Why was Lostprophets removed from Spotify?
In 2013, Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a string of disturbing sex crimes. When those details were made public, HMV moved quickly and pulled all Lostprophets’ music from the shelves of its then 140-store chain. Without fanfare, others fell in line.
Who wrote Lostprophets songs?
No Devotion, a band formed by the former members of Ian Watkins’ band Lostprophets, have vowed never to play songs written by the convicted paedophile. Ian was convicted of 12 child sex offences in December and the band recently announced their plan to reform as new act No Devotion, with a new singer.
What happened to Lostprophets?
Lostprophets were a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997 by singer and lyricist Ian Watkins, guitarist (originally bassist) Mike Lewis, guitarist Lee Gaze, and drummer Mike Chiplin. Lostprophets cancelled all tour dates and disbanded in October 2013, before the end of Watkins’ trial.
Will no devotion play Lostprophets songs?
No Devotion: ‘We’ll never play Lostprophets songs again’ No Devotion have said that they will “definitely” not be playing Lostprophets songs. The new band is comprised of former members of Lostprophets, who split following the imprisonment of frontman Ian Watkins for several child sex offences.
Does Ian Watkins get money from Spotify?
Paedophile Ian Watkins will not receive a £150,000 payout after a Lostprophets’ management company was dissolved, the BBC has learned. The company made money from Lostprophets’ concerts and merchandising.
What did the guy from Lostprophets do?
Nearly six years ago, Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison for absolutely vile sexual offenses. Now, he’ll be serving even more time after being found guilty of hiding a phone in his anus.
Where are the Lostprophets from?
Pontypridd, United Kingdom
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What did the singer of Lostprophets do?
Ian Watkins is serving a 29-year jail sentence after pleading guilty to 13 sex offences, including two of attempting to rape a baby.
What happened to no devotion?
Hiatus (2016–2019) On August 2017, it was announced that Rickly’s former band, Thursday had reunited; however, in October 2018, the band announced their second breakup, which occurred in March 2019. At the time the future of No Devotion was unknown.
Who gets the royalties for Lostprophets?
Ian Watkins
Ian Watkins is entitled to royalties from LostProphets music But after Watkins was charged with abuse the funds started to dry up and the remaining band members wound the company up.
Is H from Steps still married?
Is Ian ‘H’ Watkins married? Ian was married to longtime boyfriend Craig Ryder and was in a relationship with his then-husband for a decade. The couple split in late 2017, just one year after they welcomed their twin sons.