Fatboy Slim

Fatboy Slim is the primary stage name of Norman Cook (born Quentin Leo Cook), an influential English musician, DJ, and producer who became a central figure in the big beat movement of the 1990s. Known for his ability to blend hip-hop, techno, rock, and rhythm and blues into high-energy dance tracks, Cook has enjoyed a prolific career spanning several decades and numerous musical projects.

Cook was raised in Reigate, Surrey, where he first became involved in the music scene through punk fanzines and local bands. While attending Brighton Polytechnic, he became a regular fixture in the city's club circuit. In 1985, he joined the indie pop band The Housemartins as their bassist. Despite having limited experience with the instrument at the time, he contributed to the band's significant commercial success, including the hit "Happy Hour" and their chart-topping cover of "Caravan of Love."