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Richard Ashcroft

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Born 11 September 1971.

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Biography

Richard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971 in Upholland[citation needed], Lancashire) is an English singer-songwriter. He was the lead singer and occasional guitarist of rock band The Verve from their formation in 1990 until their split in 1999. After this, he became a solo artist in his own right before reforming The Verve in 2007.

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  1. Human Conditions 2002

    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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