🎸 Rock Tour Revelations! 🎸
A surprising encounter from the past has resurfaced, shedding light on the strange behaviour of Ian Watkins during Lost Prophets’ 2012 tour. Josh Friend from Modestep, who was part of the band lineup, has opened up about a particularly odd moment with the now-infamous frontman during their Cardiff tour stop.
Josh recalls noticing something was off from the start, describing Watkins’ elusive nature – hardly ever in the same room and often isolated. The most peculiar interaction? Just before a major Cardiff show, while frantically repairing faulty equipment, Watkins approached him. Dressed in a Parka and sunglasses, he merely waved his hand and assured, “Everything is going to be alright,” then walked away.
Watkins’ behaviour often left his bandmates puzzled, as he would sit on stage, microphone down, while others struggled to continue. Josh recounts how Watkins’ detachment and apparent drug use cast a shadow on the whole tour, with him often absent even during performances.
Fast forward to recent times, Watkins, who faced severe criminal charges in 2013, has died following an alleged assault in prison. The news brings eerie clarity to the unsettling vibes Josh and others sensed during the tour.
This revelation paints a chilling picture of Watkins’ mindset during that time, offering a glimpse into the troubled existence that led to his eventual downfall. Share your thoughts or any memories from the era in the comments below! 💬 #MusicMemories #LostProphets #IanWatkins