Lostprophets have always been a band I wanted to see live, and since I'm heading to the UK this summer, I periodically check their site to see what upcoming tour dates are looking like.
Today I find this instead of their website:
Quote:
Following charges made today against Ian Watkins, we find ourselves in a state of shock. We are learning about the details of the investigation along with you. It is a difficult time for us and our families, and we want to thank our fans for their support as we seek answers.
Jamie, Lee, Luke, Mike and Stu
19 December 2012
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Turns out he's up on a bunch of nasty charges including
conspiracy to rape a one year old! There is also a 24 year old woman up on the same charges, who's name can't be released. I hope to got it's not because it's the mother.
http://www.nme.com/news/lostprophets/68120
Hopefully the sicko got caught before he harmed many children, but a guy like that could have some awfully nasty skeletons in the closet.
Obviously very secondary, but how crappy for his band mates to have everything they've been working for their whole lives go up in smoke just like that.
Hopefully the sicko