UPRAWR Podcast Uprawr Short: Did The Other Members of Lostprophets Know? | Sean Smith
Dec 6, 2021
Sean Smith, a music industry figure who toured with Lostprophets, discusses the fallout from Ian Watkins' heinous crimes and their impact on the innocent band members. He passionately defends the five who claimed ignorance, sharing Stu's story of shock. The conversation highlights the band's strict discipline and their struggle to rehabilitate their name and legacy. Sean critiques social media's role in mob mentality, emphasizing the lasting emotional toll on the bandmates and their families as they attempt to move forward.
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Band Punished Ian For Missing Gigs
- Sean Smith recounts Stu's story about Ian missing a Warped Tour slot and being physically punished by bandmates for it.
- He uses this story to argue the other members would have reacted violently if they'd known about Ian's crimes.
Collateral Damage To Innocent Band Members
- Sean Smith emphasizes the unfair broad-brush blame placed on all Lostprophets members after Ian's arrest.
- He stresses that the other five were decent people whose careers and families suffered collateral damage.
Personal Loyalty And Lost Opportunities
- Sean Smith describes his personal connection to the five remaining members and how they inspired his music career.
- He explains how Ian's arrest destroyed the band's future deals, income, and public legacy overnight.