Ian Watkins

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ian Watkins
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Jul 30, 1977(1977-07-30)
Age	47
Birthplace	Merthyr Tydfil
Country	Wales
Horoscope	Leo

Ian Watkins Biography

Ian Watkins is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on July 30, 1977 in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales. Alternative rock singer and lyricist for the Welsh band Lostprophets, the group known for the song “Last Train Home.” He was one of the primary reasons for the band’s dissolution, as he was charged with being a sex offender in 2013. He was sentenced to 29 years in jail.

His band provided the song “Lucky You” for Spider-Man 2, which starred Tobey Maguire. He was in Lostprophets with Mike Lewis, Ilan Rubin, and Luke Johnson.

Ian David Karslake Watkins (born 30 July 1977) is a Welsh convicted sex offender and former singer, songwriter, and musician. He achieved prominence as the co-founder, lead vocalist, and lyricist of the rock band Lostprophets. In 2013, Watkins was sentenced to 29 years’ imprisonment for multiple sexual offences, including the sexual assault of young children. Lostprophets disbanded shortly thereafter.

Lewis’ and Watkins’s mutual enjoyment of rock and metal music strengthened their friendship, leading them to form a group as teenagers in 1991 called Aftermath, a thrash metal band that played in a shed in Watkins’s garden. Whilst spending time in the local Ynysangharad Park, where (17 years later) Lostprophets would headline The Full Ponty festival, Watkins was introduced to future bandmate Lee Gaze through a mutual friend. Having abandoned Aftermath, which made two live appearances in its lifespan of two years, Watkins and Gaze decided to form a new band called Fleshbind, based on their American hardcore punk influences. The band played several shows, including one supporting Feeder in London, but the group was short-lived.

He dated Joanne Nikita from 2006 to 2011.

Ian Watkins Net Worth

Ian Watkins is one of the richest Rock Singer from Wales. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ian Watkins 's net worth $500 Thousand. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He earned a degree in graphic design from the University of Wales. One of his first bands was called Aftermath.

He and Lostprophets earned a #4 platinum-certified album with Start Something in 2004.

Watkins was born in Merthyr Tydfil on 30 July 1977. He later moved to Pontypridd, where he attended Hawthorn High School with future Lostprophets bandmate Mike Lewis. He gained a first-class honours degree in graphic design from the University of Wales, Newport.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Ian Watkins height 6 feet 1 inches Ian weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Ian Watkins Dating?

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On 19 December 2012, Watkins was charged with conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a one-year-old girl and possession and/or distribution of indecent images of children and “extreme animal pornography”, charges that were heard at Cardiff magistrates court. He was remanded in custody, as were his two female co-accused. His barrister said Watkins would deny the accusations. On 31 December, he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via video link from HM Prison Parc in Bridgend, and was remanded in custody until 11 March

2013. The case was adjourned until May, with the trial date set for 15 July. At a hearing on 3 June, he denied the charges via a video link.

Facts & Trivia

Ian Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Wales. Ian Watkins celebrates birthday on July 30 of every year.

Watkins was transferred from HM Prison Parc, where he had been incarcerated while on remand, to HM Prison Wakefield to begin serving his sentence. In order to be closer to his mother after she had a kidney transplant, he was transferred to HM Prison Long Lartin on 25 January 2014. He was subsequently transferred to HM Prison Rye Hill. On 9 October 2017, Watkins was accused of grooming a young mother from prison. As of March 2018, he was back at HMP Wakefield.

What happened to Ian from Lostprophets?

Ian Watkins (Lostprophets) In December 2013, he was sentenced to 29 years in prison and six years on extended license.

What was Ian Watkins jailed for?

He eventually pleaded guilty to attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13, three counts of sexual assault involving children, and other offenses. He was subsequently sentenced in December 2013 to 29 years in prison plus six years of supervised release.

Did Lostprophets know about Ian?

Former members of the now defunct rock band Lostprophets have spoken of their shock at finding out singer Ian Watkins was a padophile. Former members of defunct rockers Lostprophets said they were shocked and sickened when discovering their singer Ian Watkins was a paedophile.

What happened to Lostprophets?

In December 2012, Watkins was charged with multiple sexual offences against minors, infants, and animals. Lostprophets canceled all tour dates and disbanded in October 2013 , before the end of Watkins’s trial. Watkins pleaded guilty to several charges.

How old is Ian Watkins?

44 years (July 30, 1977)