Answer the following question: What key details about richard ashcroft can be extracted from the following bio? Bio: richard paul ashcroft -lrb- born 11 september 1971 -rrb- is an english musician , singer and songwriter . he was the lead singer and occasional guitarist of the alternative rock band the verve from their formation in 1990 until their split in 1999 , and continues as a lead vocalist working with guitars and keyboards . he became a successful solo artist in his own right , releasing three uk top three solo albums . the verve reformed in 2007 but again broke up by summer 2009 . ashcroft then founded a new band , rpa & the united nations of sound , and released a new album on 19 july 2010 . chris martin of coldplay has described ashcroft as '' the best singer in the world '' .
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- instrument is vocals keyboards , wurlitzer , organ , melodica , mellotron , , synthesiser , drums guitar , bass guitar , piano ,- website is -lsb- http://www.richardashcroft.com richardashcroft.com -rsb-- years active is 1990 -- present- birth name is richard paul ashcroft- label is hut , virgin , parlophone- genre is alternative , space rock , neo-psychedelia rock , shoegazing , dream pop , britpop- birth date is 11 september 1971- name is richard ashcroft- background is solo_singer- image is richard_ashcroft_koeln_2005 . jpg- birth place is higher end , lancashire , england- associated acts is confessional united nations of sound , u.n.k.l.e. lights , the verve , rpa & the- occupation is musician , singer-songwriter , composer , multi-instrumentalist