Richard Ashcroft

Quick Facts

Full Name	Richard Ashcroft
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Sep 11, 1971(1971-09-11)
Age	53
Birthplace	Higher End
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Richard Ashcroft Biography

Richard Ashcroft is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on September 11, 1971 in Higher End, England, United Kingdom. An English singer, best known as the lead singer of alternative rock band The Verve. He is best known for his hit “Bittersweet Symphony”. He was also a member of RPA and The United Stations of Sound.

He quickly became close friends with Coldplay’s He became very good friends with Coldplay’s Chris Martin..

Ashcroft formed The Verve (originally just Verve) in 1990 with McCabe, Jones, and Salisbury. The band signed to Hut Records and became well known for their appetite for both psychedelic music and drugs. They also became a part of the Britpop movement. The band split in 1995, and around this time Ashcroft wrote a collection of songs he intended to release as his first solo album. However, by 1997 he had changed his mind and asked McCabe to return (alongside new member Tong), reforming the Verve and releasing the very successful album Urban Hymns. Ashcroft was at the forefront of the band’s popularity, receiving an Ivor Novello Award for his songwriting and being referred to by the press as “the unmistakable face of the Number One rock band in England”. However, the pressures of touring and the tensions within the band led to McCabe’s departure in mid-1998 and the announcement of the band’s break-up in April 1999.

He is good friends with Oasis’s Noel Gallagher, Liam Gallagher and Coldplay’s Chris Martin. For a long time the Gallagher brothers have expressed great respect for Ashcroft, with Noel Gallagher fondly nicknaming Ashcroft ‘Captain Rock’. The Oasis track “Cast No Shadow”, from the successful 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? is dedicated to him, possibly as a response to Ashcroft having dedicated the title track of A Northern Soul to Noel Gallagher. Ashcroft also provided backing vocals on the Oasis song “All Around the World” in 1997, for Oasis’ Be Here Now.

In 1995, he married Kate Radley (an ex-member of Spiritualized). They have two sons, Sonny and Cassius.

Richard Ashcroft Net Worth

Richard Ashcroft is one of the richest Rock Singer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Richard Ashcroft 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He went to Up Holland High School.

As part of the 3rd Annual Teenage Cancer Trust charity fundraiser, he made a live appearance in London’s Royal Albert Hall.

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, 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Richard Ashcroft height 5 ft 11 in Richard weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Richard Ashcroft Dating?

According to our records, Richard Ashcroft married to Kate Radley. As of December 1, 2023, Richard Ashcroft’s is not dating anyone.

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Ashcroft began playing gigs again in mid-2005, and, on 2 July at the Live 8 concert in Hyde Park, Coldplay invited him to perform with them during their set. They performed the Verve’s hit “Bitter Sweet Symphony”, after having previously rehearsed the song in Crystal Palace. Ashcroft’s performance of the song was introduced by Chris Martin as “the best song ever written, and here’s the best singer in the world”, helping to create renewed interest in Ashcroft. At Christmas 2005, a documentary entitled Live 8: A Bitter Sweet Symphony was aired on the BBC reliving moments of the day featuring a portion of Ashcroft’s performance as the show’s opening soundtrack.

Facts & Trivia

Richard Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Richard Ashcroft celebrates birthday on September 11 of every year.

In a 2006 interview, Ashcroft mentioned taking Prozac to help him with clinical depression, but said that it did not help, referring to the pills as “very, very synthetic.” Ashcroft has said that he’s always been “a depressive, someone who suffers from depression”, and that music and creativity help him cope with his illness.

Top Facts about Richard Ashcroft

1. Richard Ashcroft is an English singer-songwriter known for his powerful vocals.
2. He was the lead vocalist of the band The Verve.
3. Ashcroft has released several successful solo albums, including “Alone with Everybody.”
4. His song “Bitter Sweet Symphony” became a global hit in 1997.
5. Ashcroft won two Ivor Novello Awards for Songwriter of the Year.
6. He has collaborated with artists like Oasis and Coldplay.
7. Ashcroft’s music often explores themes of spirituality and personal introspection.
8. He is known for his charismatic stage presence during live performances.
9. Ashcroft’s distinctive voice has been praised by critics and fans alike.
10. He continues to be a respected figure in British rock music today.
11. Note: Please keep in mind that these facts are accurate as of my knowledge up until September 2021, and there may be additional developments or achievements since then regarding Richard Ashcroft’s career.

What happened to Richard Ashcroft?

On 23 May 2019, Ashcroft announced that Jagger and Richards had signed over the rights to him. He now has sole writing credit, and will receive all future royalties. On 19 June 2006, Richard Ashcroft was arrested in Wiltshire after bursting into a youth centre and asking to work with the teenagers present at the club.

Are Richard Ashcroft and Liam Gallagher friends?

Richard Ashcroft has been watching his close friend Liam’s Gallagher’s recent re-emergence with great interest. He believes, the music industry desperately needs a good blast of that infamous Gallagher swagger.

Is Richard Ashcroft still married?

Richard Ashcroft shared a heartfelt post about his wife Kate Radley this week. The former Verve rocker, who has been married to the former Spiritualized keyboard player since 1995 , has taken to Instagram to gush about his partner.

How much did the Rolling Stones make from Bitter Sweet Symphony?

One of rock music’s most famous injustices has finally been resolved. For the last 22 years, The Verve haven’t made a penny from Bitter Sweet Symphony, after forfeiting the royalties to The Rolling Stones.

What drugs did The Verve do?

Ashcroft has endured enormous tension; he has smashed up hotels, shattered relationships, had two band splits and tried fearsome experiments with mainly psychedelic drugs (taking ecstasy every day for three weeks recording the Verve’s coming-of-age second album, A Northern Soul).