Born: September 11, 1971, Billinge, Wigan, Lancashire, England
Became famous in the 1990s as the lead singer and songwriter of British rock band, The Verve , whose album "Urban Hymns" was one of the most successful of the decade. It later won the 2007 Q Classic Album Award.
First child, Sonny Ashcroft, born March 23 2000 with Radley.
Second son, Cassius, born in 2004.