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Free MP3 download: Richard Ashcroft, "Are You Ready?"

SoundSpike's free MP3 download for Friday (3/25) is 'Are You Ready?' by former Verve frontman, Richard Ashcroft. The featured cut is from his recently released album, <i>United Nations Of Sound</i>, available now on Razor & Tie Records. March 25, 2011 - SoundSpike's free MP3 download for Friday (3/25) is "Are You Ready?" by former Verve frontman, Richard Ashcroft. The featured cut is from his recently released album, United Nations Of Sound, available now on Razor & Tie Records.

Q&A: Richard Ashcroft

Richard Ashcroft, former lead singer of the Brit pop band The Verve, primarily recorded his forthcoming solo effort, 'United Nations of Sound,' in the United States. // Tour dates at SoundSpike March 21, 2011 - Richard Ashcroft, former lead singer of the Brit pop band The Verve, primarily recorded his forthcoming solo effort, "United Nations of Sound," in the United States.

Richard Ashcroft to kick-start new album with two U.S. shows

Richard Ashcroft's first solo album in four years, 'United Nations of Sound,' is set for release in the U.S. on March 22. // Tour dates at SoundSpike February 22, 2011 - Richard Ashcroft's first solo album in four years, "United Nations of Sound," is set for release in the U.S. on March 22.

The Who, Jeff Beck, Debbie Harry to play London cancer benefit

The Who, Jeff Beck, Debbie Harry and Richard Ashcroft will appear on the bill of a January concert in London to benefit a cancer charity. November 12, 2010 - The Who, Jeff Beck, Debbie Harry and Richard Ashcroft will appear on the bill of a January concert in London to benefit a cancer charity.

This week's new albums, July 27: Tom Jones, Richard Ashcroft, Mark Olson, more

<b>Tom Jones</b> 'Praise & Blame' (Lost Highway) July 26, 2010 - Tom Jones "Praise & Blame" (Lost Highway)

Album Review: Richard Ashcroft, "Keys to the World" (EMI)

'Keys to the World' begins with tough talk and swagger. 'I need survival through your everyday,' Richard Ashcroft snarls at the high and mighty on album-opener 'Why Not Nothing?' And then he puts them in their place: 'Who the f--- are you when you take that mask away?' March 29, 2006 - "Keys to the World" begins with tough talk and swagger. "I need survival through your everyday," Richard Ashcroft snarls at the high and mighty on album-opener "Why Not Nothing?" And then he puts them in their place: "Who the f--- are you when you take that mask away?"

Briefly: George Michael, Richard Ashcroft, Korn, Bono

February 27, 2006 - British pop star George Michael, 42, was arrested Sunday (2/26) in central London on suspicion of drug possession.

Coldplay to hit SoCal, appear on 'Austin City Limits'

December 13, 2005 - U.K. sensation Coldplay, which last month unveiled the majority of its upcoming winter U.S. tour dates, has penciled in a pair of Los Angeles-area concerts, tickets for which hit the box office this weekend.

Coldplay taps Apple, Ashcroft to open 2006 trek

November 10, 2005 - British chart-toppers Coldplay, who earlier this week floated the first few dates of a winter tour through North America, have unveiled the rest of the itinerary, as well as the tour's support acts.

Madonna to play London at end of November

November 9, 2000 - LONDON-- Madonna has announced that she will play her first British show in seven years at London’s Brixton Academy on Nov. 28. Support for the one-off event is to be provided by former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft, rockers Texas and Prodigy star Liam Howlett DJing.
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