Wales still inspires work of Stereophonics front man

His upbringing in the south Wales valleys continues to inspire the song writing of Stereophonics lead singer Kelly Jones, more than 30 years since the band formed.

Jones, from Cwmaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf, but who now lives in London, said he regularly goes back to Wales, bringing his four children – aged 20, 18, nine and four – with him.

"I take my kids up to the top of the mountains that I grew up in, and you look down on the whole village… I think they'd love to live there," he said.

The band, who have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide, have just released their 13th album – Make 'em Laugh, Make 'em Cry, Make 'em Wait – and begin the European leg of their tour next week.