Countdown to The Verve | One Day
The Verve returned to America for the first time since their split a decade ago to perform at the Coachella Festival in California this past Friday night – and frontman Richard Ashcroft told the faithful the band is back for good.
He explained: “Most bands, when they reform, they don’t bother making any new music. That’s what this band’s all about.”
Ashcroft went on to grumble about the stench of the backstage toilets from the stage, but seemed genuinely glad to be back with his band, concluding the set by saying: “It’s been a great night… I’m off to Vegas after this.”
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Countdown to The Verve
The Verve, Rolling Stone no. 784, April 1998
This is merely a friendly reminder…
We are down to less than a month before The Verve play a highly anticipated show at The Ricoh Coliseum on Thursday May 1st. The show has been sold out for a while, but like any gig, there are ways to get tickets. Maybe you went to high school with someone who now works for a major label. Maybe your sister made out with Ashcroft’s brothers newphews neighbor. Or maybe, you’ve got a friend who has tickets but is being dragged to a wedding …read more

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