Richard Ashcroft, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Richard Ashcroft

English singer-songwriter

Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1971

Place of Birth: Wigan, England, United Kingdom

Profession: singer-songwriter, guitarist

Nationality: United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

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About Richard Ashcroft

  • Richard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971) is an English singer and songwriter.
  • He was the lead singer and occasional rhythm guitarist of the alternative rock band the Verve from their formation in 1990 until their original split in 1999.
  • Songs he wrote for the band include “Bitter Sweet Symphony”, “Lucky Man”, and the UK number one “The Drugs Don't Work”.
  • 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.
  • On 22 February 2016, Ashcroft announced his fourth solo album, These People, which was released on 20 May 2016.In May 2019, Ashcroft received the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors.
  • Chris Martin of Coldplay has described Ashcroft as "the best singer in the world".

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