Richard Ashcroft

Date of Birth: September 11, 1971

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Richard Ashcroft is a British musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the rock band The Verve. Born Richard Paul Ashcroft, he gained prominence in the 1990s with his band’s influential psychedelic rock sound and poignant lyrics. The Verve’s most famous album, “Urban Hymns,” released in 1997, included the iconic track “Bitter Sweet Symphony” which became a global hit. After The Verve disbanded, Ashcroft embarked on a solo career, releasing several critically acclaimed albums such as “Alone with Everybody” and “Human Conditions.” Known for his deep, soulful voice, and introspective songwriting, Ashcroft has left an indelible mark on the music industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Richard Ashcroft

1. Richard Ashcroft was friends with Chris Martin of Coldplay, who has cited Ashcroft as a significant influence on his music.

2. He was briefly a member of a supergroup called RPA & The United Nations of Sound.

3. The song “Bitter Sweet Symphony” faced a legal battle due to its use of a sample from an orchestral version of The Rolling Stones’ song “The Last Time.”

4. Ashcroft won the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2019.

5. He was once dubbed “Mad Richard” by the British press due to his enigmatic and intense persona.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Richard Ashcroft

1. “Music is power, and music is also a gift.”

2. “You can live in a prison of your own mind.”

3. “I just think it’s really important that we all understand, if we don’t already, how fragile life is.”

4. “The key to creativity is to never forget where you come from.”

5. “I want to create music that will be remembered long after I’m gone.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Richard Ashcroft achieved a peak net worth estimated at approximately $3 million.

Children

Richard Ashcroft has two children with his wife, Kate Radley, who is the former keyboard player for the band Spiritualized. Their names are Sonny Ashcroft and Cassius Ashcroft.