Ian Watkins (Lostprophets)
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| Ian Watkins | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Birth name | Ian David Carslick Watkins | |
| Born | July 30, 1979 | |
| Origin | Pontypridd, Wales | |
| Genre(s) | Alternative Rock Hard Rock |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer Songwriter |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals Drums |
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| Years active | 1997-Present | |
Ian Watkins (born in Merthyr, Wales on July 30, 1979) is the lead singer, and also one of the founding members, of the Welsh alternative metal band Lostprophets. Ian is straight edge[1], along with band mates Lee Gaze and Mike Lewis. His mother was a stay-at-home-mum and his stepfather a Baptist minister.
He was originally a drummer in seminal hardcore band called Public Disturbance along with current Lostprophets guitarist Mike Lewis. He was also a drummer in a number of other bands. He attended Hawthorne High along with every other member of the band.
He has so far recorded three albums with the band, thefakesoundofprogress, Start Something and Liberation Transmission. Ian also has said that he prefers drumming to singing, but when Lostprophets first started out, there was no one to be a vocalist, so he took on the job. The reason for his affinity for drumming may be because he started playing at only 14. He has actually said that he doesn't enjoy being vocalist when on tour, it's his job to excite the crowd.
[edit] References
- ^ What is Straight Edge? How many of the prophets are straight edge?, DrajonNinja FAQ
| Lostprophets |
| Ian Watkins | Mike Lewis | Lee Gaze | Stuart Richardson | Jamie Oliver | Ilan Rubin DJ Stepzak | Mike Chiplin |
| Discography |
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| Albums and extended plays: Here Comes the Party | Para Todas las Putas Celosas | The Fake Sound of Progress | thefakesoundofprogress | Start Something | Liberation Transmission |
| Singles: Shinobi vs. Dragon Ninja | The Fake Sound of Progress | Burn Burn | Last Train Home | Wake Up (Make a Move) | Last Summer | Goodbye Tonight | Rooftops (A Liberation Broadcast) | A Town Called Hypocrisy | Can't Catch Tomorrow (Good Shoes Won't Save You This Time) | 4:am Forever |
| Related content |
| Category:Lostprophets songs | Category:Lostprophets albums | |
