Ian Watkins Biography
Llwynypia native Merthyr Tydfil native Ian Watkins is a Welsh former singer, songwriter, musician and convicted sex offender who achieved prominence as a founding member, lead vocalist, and lyricist of the rock band Lostprophets.
Ian Watkins Education
His family moved from Merthyr Tydfil and later moved to Pontypridd where he attended Hawthorn High School with Mike Lewis, his future bandmate.
He attended the University of Wales where he completed his degree in graphic design with first-class honours.
Ian Watkins Career
As teenagers in 1991, Lewis and Watkins formed a group called Aftermath, a thrash metal band that played in a shed in Watkins garden. He was introduced to his future bandmate Lee Gaze while he spend time in the local Ynysangharad Park, the same park where Lostprophets would headline the Full Ponty festival 17 years later.
In its lifespan of 2 years, Aftermath had made two live appearances. Together with Gaze, he decided to form a new band called Fleshbind; a band based on their American hardcore punk influences.
This band played several shows in London but sadly it was shortlived. He reunited with Mike Lewis as a drummer in a hardcore band called Public Disturbance in 1995.
At the same time, David and Gaze had left Fleshbind to create their own band called Lostprophets who appeared live in May 1997 alongside Public Disturbance with Watkins as the lead vocalist. Watkins left Public Disturbance to concentrate on the newly named Lostprophets in 1998.
He took part in a concert for Kidney Wales Foundation on 2008 New Year’s Eve and stated that he was being involved because his mother needed a kidney transplant. In 2009, he started a remixing side project called L’Amour La Morgue and has released 17 remixes by several hit artists like Beyonce, Young Guns and many others.
His band Lostprophets toured Europe and America extensively besides playing shows such as the Reading and Leeds Festivals in 2004, 2007, 2009, and 2010.
Ian Watkins Age
David was born on 30 July 1977 in Llwynypia, Wales. He is 42 years old as of 2019. He was born as Ian David Karslate Watkins.
Ian Watkins Family
He was born to Elaine Davies and his former husband whose details have not been revealed. He, however, has a stepfather called John Davies, a Baptist minister.
Ian Watkins Wife
He has an ex named Joanne Mjedzelics. Ian likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Ian Watkins Lostprophets Albums
- The Fake Sound of Progress
- Start Something
- Liberation Transmission
- The Betrayed
- Weapons
Ian Watkins Body Measurements
Height: ft in'(Meters or cm): Not available
Weight: Pounds(lbs): Not available
Shoe Size: Not available
Body Shape: Not avaialble
Hair Colour: Black
Ian Watkins Salary
Watkins earns an average salary from his career. Although he has not shared with the media the actual figure og his salary. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Ian Watkins Net Worth
He has an estimated net worth of $500 thousand.
Ian Watkins Sex Offender Charge
On the 19th of December 2012, he was charged with conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a one-year-old girl, and with possession and/or distribution of indecent images of children and “extreme animal pornography”.
He was remanded in custody together with his female co-accused. His barrister said that he would deny the accusations. On 31 December, he appeared at Cardiff Crown Court via video link from HM Prison Parc in Bridgend.
Ian was remanded in custody until 11 March 2013. His 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.
On 27 November, the day after his blameworthy supplication had been acknowledged by the arraignment, Watkins alluded to his sex offenses as “mega lolz” in a recorded telephone call produced using HM Jail Parc to a female fan.
A condemning hearing was held at Cardiff on 18 December 2013. In relief, Watkins’ lawyer, Sally O’Neill QC, said that he had no memory of the case including the endeavored assault, however, had “belatedly understood the gravity of what occurred” having built up a “fixation” with videoing himself having sex.
Mr. Equity Royce condemned Watkins to 29 years in jail, with qualification to apply for parole subsequent to serving 66% of his jail term, trailed by six years of directed discharge.
His two co-litigants, moms of his unfortunate casualties known as “Lady An” and “Lady B”, got sentences of 14 and 17 years’ detainment, respectively. The judge said the case “dove into new profundities of depravity”.
A senior exploring officer working on this issue portrayed Watkins as a “submitted, composed pedophile” and “possibly the most hazardous sex guilty party” he had ever seen.
He was then moved from HM Prison parc where he had been incarcerated while on demand to HM Prison Wakefield to begin serving his sentence.
On 25 January 2014, he was transferred to HM Prison Long Lartin so that he could be closer to his mother after had a kidney transplant. Subsequently, he was transferred to HM Prison Rye Hill.
Ian Watkins Complaints
He was accused of grooming a young mother while in prison on 9 October 2017. It was announced that on 13 March 2019, he was caught in possession of a cell phone in his prison cell and he pleaded not guilty to the offense.
Ian Watkins Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ian Watkins?
Watkins is a Welsh former singer, songwriter and musician.
How old is Ian Watkins?
David was born on 30 July 1977. He is 42 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Ian Watkins?
He stands at a height thats is currenly under review.
Is Ian Watkins married?
He has an ex named Joanne Mjedzelics. Ian likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.
How much is Ian Watkins worth?
He has an estimated net worth of $500 thousand.
How much does Ian Watkins make?
Although he has not shared with the media the actual figure og his salary. This information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Where does Ian Watkins live?
Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison with a further six years on licence, but he will be eligible for parole after serving two thirds of the prison term.
Is Ian Watkins dead or alive?
He is still alive and in good health.
Where is Ian Watkins now?
Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison with a further six years on licence, but he will be eligible for parole after serving two thirds of the prison term.
What happened to Ian Watkins?
Watkins admitted the attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13 but pleaded not guilty to rape. He also admitted conspiring to rape a child, three counts of sexual assault involving children.
Seven involving taking, making or possessing indecent images of children and one of possessing an extreme pornographic image involving a sex act on an animal.
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