Ashcroft Talks Verve Reunion

UPDATE!!! As of June 26th , the AP is reporting that The Verve are to reunite. Looks like Sir Richard's statements the band were no closer to getting back together than all four Beatles wasn't too honest. If this is what comes of lies, keep 'em comin. I can't wait to check this show out!

"You're more likely to get all four Beatles on stage."

Those were Richard Ashcroft's comments regarding the possibility of a Verve reunion, when asked the question by Jam Showbiz. Okay, that sucks.

I was lucky enough to catch Sir Richard playing a smallish gig at Webster Hall in NYC last year on an off day for him between slots opening for Coldplay. I still haven't gotten over seeing one of the last rock star gods showing how to own the stage and make the crowd feel like the luckiest people on the earth that night. He showed a sense of humor, humility, love for his "job", love of New York, and love for his hometown and family. He talked about his inner demons and how love can make the world a better place. And, of yeah, he also played one of the best shows I have ever had the opportunity to witness: mixing in solo songs with Verve songs, and taking requests from the crowd (he dusted off 'Space and Time' stating he hadn't played it live for about eight years). Whether Richard will ever get "big in the States" truly doesn't matter. He is one of the best at what he does and he sure as hell is doing his part to make the world a more lovely place to be.



Space and Time
Webster Hall, NYC
3/29/06

BCgrrl posted this comment on YouTube:

A master is someone who makes a skill or talent look easy and effortless. Richard Ashcroft is a master musician. I can't take my eyes away and cling to every word. I don't think the sunglasses look "dorky" at all, everything looks good on him, like he's not even trying to look "cool". He's "IT", THE Rockstar God. I would bow down to thee, oh Rockstar God Supreme, but I am not worthy ! That's my humble opinion and I'm sticking to it.

Well said.