Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood, 77, has formed an unexpected friendship with Steps singer Ian 'H' Watkins, 48, according to a recent interview. Watkins revealed that he is close friends with Wood's wife Sally, and their twins—born just a month apart—enjoy regular playdates.
Watkins told The Sun that he has known Sally for 20 years, and the families meet up frequently. However, he admitted he is unsure whether Wood is aware of Steps' existence, though the rocker affectionately calls him by his stage nickname 'H'. 'I don't expect Ronnie to know who Steps are,' Watkins said. 'But whenever I see him, he's like, ''H!!'', I'm like, ''Ha!... Hi Ronnie''. It's kind of bizarre, but he's a lovely, lovely man.'
When asked if he would invite Wood to a Steps show, Watkins joked: 'We'll teach him some moves.' Steps are set to return to the stage in 2027 for their 30th anniversary, and their jukebox musical 'Here&Now' will tour the UK this summer.
Wood and Sally married in 2012 after a six-month romance, with Rod Stewart serving as best man. They have twin daughters, Gracie Jane and Alice Rose, born in 2016. Sally recently described their quiet home life, saying they enjoy watching television and reading late into the night, and she praised Wood as 'very funny, kind and affectionate'.
