Richard Ashcroft is an English songwriter and singer best known as the lead singer of the alternative rock band the Verve. As a solo artist, he has three UK top three solo albums to his credit. In May 2019, the BASCA presented him with the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.

Early Life of Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft was born on September 11, 1971, in Wigan, Lancashire, England, at the age of 47. His father, Frank Ashcroft, works in an office, and his mother, Louise Ashcroft, is a hairdresser. He has two younger sisters. His father died of a brain hemorrhage when he was 11 years old. Later, his mother married another man.

Richard graduated from Upholland High School. His dream was to be a football player, but as time passed, he lost interest in football.

How much is Richard Ashcroft Net Worth?

Richard has a good relationship with the band Coldplay. He is preoccupied with his new band, RPA, and The United Stations of Sound. He also has his own website. His fans can easily book tickets, purchase merchandise, and view his tour dates on his website.

His net worth is estimated to be $2 million.

Who is Richard Ashcroft Wife?

Richard Radley is happily married to Kate Radley. Kate, his wife, is a former keyboard player for the British rock band Spiritualized.

Richard married his now-wife, Kate, in 1995. They have two sons. Their first son, the Sonny, was born in 2000, and their second son, Cassius, was born in 2004.

Kate left her music career after marrying Richard. She began raising her kids, supporting her husband, and providing a keyboard session for her husband’s album.

How tall is Richard Ashcroft?

Richard stands at a respectable 5’9″ in height. He has light brown eyes and dark brown hair. He plays guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, and drums. His musical style is Alternative Rock.

The Career of Richard Ashcroft

In 1990, Richard joined the band Verve, which launched his musical career. Due to disagreements, the band disbanded three times: in 1995, April 1999, and again in August 2008, following the release of their most recent album, Forth.

Richard began a solo music career in 2000. His first solo single, “A Song for the lovers,” charted in the top three in the United Kingdom. His other solo albums include Alone with Everyone, Human Conditions, Keys to the World, These People, and Natural Rebel. On March 26, 2003, he gave his first live performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall as part of a Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser.