Richard Ashcroft

Oct 27, 2024 at 19:00 · University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton University of Wolverhampton at The Civic Hall, Wolverhampton

Oct 27

Past Concert

LineUp

Richard Ashcroft

18 concerts

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.