In the 1990s, Ian developed cult status following a regular four-year stint as Club President on Roy & HG's "Club Buggery". Known as the "Giant of the G Chord", he performed renditions of such classics as Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit", and, complete with suspenders, The Rocky Horror Picture Show's "Time Warp". Less serious "Club Buggery" appearances in "Turps about the House", "Captain Ajax" and "Sam Stain" showcased his comedic talents, as did a semi-regular role as cabaret-style singer Rolan Fields in drama series "Always Greener" (2001–03). From 2000 he acted in Pizza and had a lead role in Housos as Wazza Jones, who was also the program's narrator. He also played the role of Depot Manager Keith Warne in Swift and Shift Couriers seasons one and two.