Person Open DS/UK/23537 Ashcroft; Richard (11 September 1971); English singer songwriter Ashcroft Richard 11 September 1971 English singer songwriter Male (cisgender) Richard Paul Ashcroft Wigan, Lancashire, England (born)

English Musician; Singer Songwriter White Mental health No known religious affiliation Spouse of Kate Radley (musician and member of Spiritualized) Heterosexual Richard Ashcroft 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. Ashcroft released his fourth solo album, These People, 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". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Ashcroft (2021) International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHAKirkbride 9/13/2021 RAHAKirkbride 11/7/2022 e1141e35-04bf-484e-bf15-7f0fd38e5969