Born and raised in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales, Ian H Watkins' big break came when he answered an ad for a pop band. Little did he know that STEPS would go on to become the UK's most successful mixed sex pop group of all time.
STEPS have 14 top five singles, 3 number one albums, 20 million record sales and 7 sold-out national arena tours under their belts. Their numerous hits include #1 singles 'Tragedy/Heartbeat' and 'Stomp', the gold certified 'One For Sorrow' and 'Better Best Forgotten', the silver certified '5,6,7,8', 'Last Thing On My Mind', 'Love's Got A Hold Of My Heart', 'Chain Reaction' & more.
Alongside his fellow band mate Claire, he has also released 3 top ten singles and an album titled 'Another You Another Me'. The title song was especially written for them by Benny and Björn from Abba.
2021 sees STEPS embark on their 'What The Future Holds' arena tour.
After STEPS, Ian joined forces with fellow band mate Claire to release 3 top ten singles and an album titled Another You Another Me. The title song was especially written for them by Benny and Björn from Abba. They also took over presenting the award winning SM:TV Live
