Kieron Pepper

Multi-instrumentalist Kieron Pepper stands as an iconic figure of the contemporary British music scene. His track record commands respect: he has participated in British bands Dead Kids, The Changelings, Earlandpepper, Garp, and realtv (written with a capital letter, the short-lived yet cult collective), serving as a one-man orchestra while simultaneously performing as vocalist, bassist, guitarist, and electronic musician. Pepper's talent extends beyond dance music alone: in cinema, he has earned recognition as a screenwriter, actor, and composer of soundtracks for three films, including the nightmare thriller Wish You Were Here, known to many cinephiles. Pepper was brought into Prodigy at the very peak of their career and spent nearly a decade with the group, periodically switching between drum kit and guitar throughout endless touring. After leaving Prodigy, Kieron continued working with former colleagues: playing guitar on Maxim's hit single Carmen Queasy, assisting Keith Flint, collaborating as co-author on Lyroy's Flightcrank and Hyper projects, and composing music and recording vocals for his band Happy Gilmore. For the versatile Pepper, DJ turntables are yet another instrument whose mastery he has perfected. He plays records with considerable intelligence, deliberately avoiding cheap tricks and showiness often mistaken by audiences for skill, subjecting the music solely to His Majesty Rhythm—to whose service he devoted his entire life. Pepper's musical tastes are diverse yet always impeccable; his live sets effortlessly blend Lalo Shifrin, Herbie Hancock, Pixies, and Nine Inch Nails.