Who is Richard Ashcroft?
Richard Ashcroft is a singer from United Kingdom (age 55).
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- Full Name
- Richard Ashcroft
- Born
- September 11, 1971
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- 55 years
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- Virgo
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- Nationality
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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- Singer
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Biography
Richard Ashcroft is 55 years old, a singer, from United Kingdom.
Richard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He formed the alternative rock band the Verve in 1990 and served as the sole songwriter, lead singer and rhythm guitarist throughout the band's lifetime. In 2000, Ashcroft embarked on a solo career, releasing six UK top-three solo albums, including Alone with Everybody, Keys to the World and These People.
Ashcroft's songwriting has been commended by the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors twice with an Ivor Novello Award. The Verve's Urban Hymns is one of the UK's best-selling albums of all time. Ashcroft's work has influenced artists such as Oasis, Coldplay, and the Britpop and indie rock genres.
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