Richard Ashcroft with Dodgy, Margate Summer Series, and more

Dodgy, UK legends known for Britpop hits like "Good Enough," have sold 2M+ records, scored 12 Top 40 singles, toured with The Who, Oasis, Blur & more.

Richard Ashcroft, from Billinge, Wigan, is the charismatic frontman of the Verve, known for hits like "Bitter Sweet Symphony." Achieving fame with 1997’s *Urban Hymns*, he won Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards in 1998. He embarked on a successful solo career with albums like *Alone with Everybody*. In 2019, Ashcroft received an Ivor Novello for his Outstanding Contribution to British Music and reclaimed "Bitter Sweet Symphony" royalties. Collaborations include working with Liam Gallagher.

Shaun Ryder, born in the UK, formed Black Grape in 1993, blending psychedelic dance-rock and hip-hop. Debut "It’s Great When You're Straight…Yeah" hit UK No. 1 in 1995. Known for hits "Reverend Black Grape," "Fat Neck," and collaborations with Kermit and Johnny Marr. Despite breakups, the band reunited, releasing "Pop Voodoo" in 2017 and "Orange Head" in 2023.