Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim is the stage name of Norman Cook, an English DJ and producer active since the 1980s, known as a key figure in the big beat movement and for hit singles such as "The Rockafeller Skank" and "Praise You."

Former bassist in The Housemartins; projects include Beats International and Pizzaman. Widely praised for sampling and crowd-pleasing DJ sets; You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby is frequently cited as a milestone. Notable live event: Brighton Beach concert (massive attendance) as reported in reviews.

DeBaser reviews praise Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) as a central figure of 1990s big beat, highlighting You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby as a milestone. Reviewers note his gift for sampling, infectious repetition and crowd-pleasing DJ sets. Later albums like Palookaville received mixed reactions while Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars was widely admired. Live shows (notably Brighton Beach) are described as massive crowd events.

For:fans of big beat and 1990s electronic music, club-goers, nostalgia seekers