Richard Ashcroft

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Born 11 September 1971.

Richard Ashcroft Nicky J. Sims/Redferns

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Richard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971 in Billinge Higher End, England) is an English musician, singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer and occasional guitarist of alternative rock band The Verve from their formation in 1990 until their split in 1999, and continues as a lead vocalist working with guitars and keyboards. He became a successful solo artist in his own right, releasing three UK top three solo albums. The Verve reformed in 2007 but again broke up by summer 2009. Ashcroft then founded a new band, RPA & The United Nations of Sound, and released a new album on 19 July 2010.

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  1. Ashcroft announced for Hop Farm

    Tue 17 Apr 2012 09:41

    Former Verve front man Richard Ashcroft is to play his only UK show of 2012 at Kent's...

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  1. Keys To The World 2006

    Review of Keys To The World

    Reviewed by Chris Jones

    Ashcroft's sneeringly cocksure voice is in fine, mature form. But has he got anything...

  2. Human Conditions

    Review of Human Conditions

    Reviewed by Niky Daley

    At times his voice is as rough and as rich as Dylan or Jagger, evoking a sensitivity...

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