Ex-Lostprophets members discuss Watkins

Former band mates of disgraced singer Ian Watkins have given their insights and perspectives in a new interview.

Speaking to the Sunday Times, musicians including Lee Gaze and Mike Lewis discussed Watkins, who is currently serving 35 years in jail.

“For the first two months he was in prison [before the guilty plea], I worried about how he was, knowing that he’s quite a weak character. He’s a bit of a coward, not a tough guy by any means. To be in prison, where he’s going to be the guy from the rock band with those charges, I was worried. But then I reached a point where real resentment set in,” Gaze said.

Similarly, Lewis is matter of fact in his disgust towards Watkins.

“I’ve thought about it long and hard and, no, I have no interest in ever speaking to him again. I feel incredibly bad for his mother and his whole family and the stigma they have to endure now because of what he’s done and what his actions have done to hurt many people. But I have no interest in questioning him about it. Never,” he added.

Additionally, Karen Ruttner, who previously handled daily items for the band, observed Watkins' state at the height of his drug addiction.

“He was disgusting, so messed up. He was starting to have issues with his teeth falling out and rotting. He let his hygiene go, he was never showering. He looked bloated and unhealthy and his skin was getting bad. All the things he said he wouldn’t let happen were starting to happen. It got to the point where he couldn’t sleep without taking this powder that body-builders use to sleep, because they get so hyped working out,” Ruttner said.