Lostprophets Biography
Lostprophets were a Welsh rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997 by vocalist Ian Watkins and guitarist Lee Gaze following the dissolution of their previous band, Fleshbind. The initial lineup was completed by drummer Mike Chiplin, rhythm guitarist Mike Lewis, bassist Stu Richardson, and Jamie Oliver on turntables and keyboards. Chiplin departed the band in 2005; he was succeeded by Ilan Rubin from 2006 to 2009, and subsequently by Luke Johnson.
