Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Richard Ashcroft Biography and Timeline

Follow Richard Ashcroft through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Richard Ashcroft, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1992–1997Years on this page

1992

She's a Superstar Chart Entry

Singer and Songwriter · Great Britain · Arts / Music

The Verve enter the UK singles chart with She's a Superstar during the band's early psychedelic phase.

Role range: 1989-

1993

A Storm in Heaven

Singer and Songwriter · Great Britain · Arts / Music

The Verve's debut album A Storm in Heaven enters the UK albums chart.

Role range: 1989-

1995

A Northern Soul

Singer and Songwriter · Great Britain · Arts / Music

The Verve release A Northern Soul, which reaches the UK Top Twenty.

Role range: 1989-

1997

Bitter Sweet Symphony

Singer and Songwriter · Great Britain · Arts / Music

Bitter Sweet Symphony enters the UK singles chart and peaks at number two.

Role range: 1989-

The Drugs Don't Work Number One

Singer and Songwriter · Great Britain · Arts / Music

The Drugs Don't Work becomes The Verve's first UK number one single.

Role range: 1989-

Urban Hymns Number One

Singer and Songwriter · Great Britain · Arts / Music

Urban Hymns enters the UK albums chart at number one and becomes The Verve's defining commercial success.

Role range: 1989-

Records, sources and methodology

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