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Fatboy Slim

Musician, DJ and Record Producer Fatboy Slim

Full Name: Norman Quentin Cook born Quentin Leo Cook
Profession: Musician, DJ and Record Producer

Nationality:
England
English

Biography: Fatboy Slim is a British musician, DJ, and record producer known for popularizing the "big beat" genre. He gained international fame in the 1990s with hits like "Praise You" and "The Rockafeller Skank." Prior to his success as Fatboy Slim, Cook was a member of the indie rock band The Housemartins, as well as the electronic dance music acts Beats International and Freak Power.

His work as Fatboy Slim has earned him several awards and nominations, having won ten MTV Video Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and a Grammy Award. His innovative music videos also garnered attention; notably, the video for "Weapon of Choice," starring actor Christopher Walken dancing in an empty hotel.

Born: July 31, 1963
Birthplace: Bromley, London, England, United Kingdom
Age: 60 years old

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo

Married Life

  • 1999-08-20 DJ and music producer Fatboy Slim (36) marries TV presenter Zoë Ball (separated 2016)

Historical Events

  • 1999-01-10 Fatboy Slim's music single "Praise You" hits #1 in the UK
  • 2001-04-23 Fatboy Slim releases single "Weapon of Choice", music video directed by Spike Jonze starring Christopher Walken dancing