Ian Watkins (Lostprophets singer)
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Not to be confused with Ian "H" Watkins.
Ian David Karslake Watkins (born 30 July 1977) is a Welsh former musician. He was the lead singer and frontman of the rock band Lostprophets. His career ended after he was sentenced to 29 years' imprisonment in 2013 for multiple sex offences, including the sexual assault of young children and infants,[2] a sentence later increased by ten months for having a mobile phone in prison. His bandmates disbanded Lostprophets shortly after his conviction and formed No Devotion with American singer Geoff Rickly.
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Born | Ian David Karslake Watkins (1977-07-30) 30 July 1977 (age 46) Merthyr Tydfil, Wales |
Other names | L'Amour La Morgue |
Criminal status | Incarcerated at HM Prison Wakefield since 2018 |
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Criminal penalty | 29 years and 10 months imprisonment (parole possible after 20 years), plus 6 years on extended licence[1] |
Date apprehended | 17 December 2012 |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1995–2012 |
Formerly of | Lostprophets |
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