Ian Watkins (Lostprophets singer)

Ian Watkins
Ian Watkins
	Watkins with Lostprophets in 2010
Born	Ian David Karslake Watkins; 30 July 1977; Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
Other names	L'Amour La Morgue
Criminal status	Incarcerated at HM Prison Wakefield since 2018
Conviction(s)	Attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13; Sexual assault involving children (3 counts); Taking, making, or possessing indecent images of children (6 counts); Possessing an extreme pornographic image involving a sex act on an animal; Possession of mobile phone in prison;
Criminal penalty	29 years and 10 months imprisonment (parole possible after 20 years), plus 6 years on extended licence
Date apprehended	17 December 2012
	Musical career
Genres	Alternative rock; hard rock; nu metal; post-grunge; alternative metal;
Occupation(s)	Singer; musician; songwriter;
Instrument(s)	Vocals
Years active	1995–2012
Formerly of	Lostprophets

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, which he co-founded with Lee Gaze in 1997. 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, 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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