Norman Quentin Cook, widely known by his stage name Fatboy Slim, is an influential English musician, DJ, and record producer. He played a pivotal role in bringing the big beat genre to mainstream popularity during the 1990s. Before gaining fame as Fatboy Slim, Cook was the bassist for the indie rock band The Housemartins, who achieved a UK number-one hit with their a cappella rendition of "Caravan of Love." Following the band's split, Cook went on to form the electronic group Beats International, known for their chart-topping single "Dub Be Good to Me." He also performed with Freak Power, Pizzaman, and The Mighty Dub Katz, experiencing moderate success.
In 1996, Cook adopted the name Fatboy Slim and released the critically acclaimed album *Better Living Through Chemistry*, which marked the start of his rise in the electronic music scene. Subsequent albums like *You've Come a Long Way, Baby*, *Halfway Between the Gutter and the Stars*, and *Palookaville*, along with hit singles like "The Rockafeller Skank," "Praise You," "Right Here, Right Now," "Weapon of Choice," and "Wonderful Night," cemented his position as a key figure in electronic music. In 2008, Cook launched the Brighton Port Authority, a collaborative project featuring artists like David Byrne. His remix work for artists like Cornershop, Beastie Boys, A Tribe Called Quest, Groove Armada, and Wildchild also gained widespread acclaim.
Cook holds the Guinness World Record for the most top-40 hits under various names as of 2008. As Fatboy Slim, he has won numerous awards, including a Grammy, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and two Brit Awards. In 2024, he was even nominated for a Tony Award for Best Original Score.
