He completed a degree in graphic design from the University of Wales , Newport , graduating with first - class honours .
Watkins was born in Merthyr Tydfil , and later moved to Pontypridd , where he attended Hawthorn High School with future bandmate Mike Lewis .
Watkins completed a degree in graphic design from the University of Wales , Newport , graduating with first - class honours .
Watkins was born in Merthyr Tydfil , and later moved to Pontypridd , where he attended Hawthorn High School with future bandmate Mike Lewis .