Richard Ashcroft

Ashcroft in 2012, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Richard Paul Ashcroft

Place of Birth: Ince, Lancashire, England, U.K.

Date of Birth: 11 September, 1971

Ethnicity: English

Richard Ashcroft is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He was the lead singer, and sometimes rhythm guitarist, of alternative rock band The Verve. He is also known as Mad Richard and RPA.

He is married to keyboardist Kate Radley, who was a member of rock band Spiritualized. The couple has two children.

Richard’s paternal grandfather was surnamed Ashcroft.

Richard’s paternal grandmother was surnamed Halliwell.

Richard’s maternal grandfather was James R. Baxter (the son of Daniel Baxter and Ellen Barton).

Richard’s maternal grandmother was Beatrice L. Grimshaw (the daughter of Thomas S. Grimshaw and Sarah Baynes).

Sources: Marriage record of Richard’s parents – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Richard’s maternal grandparents, James R. Baxter and Beatrice L. Grimshaw – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, Daniel Baxter and Ellen Barton – https://familysearch.org

Marriage record of Richard’s maternal great-grandparents, Thomas S. Grimshaw and Sarah Baynes – https://familysearch.org