Richard Ashcroft with Dodgy, Margate Summer Series, and more

UK band Dodgy, formed with Nigel Clark, Mathew Priest, and Andy Miller, is known for hits like "Good Enough" and "Staying Out for the Summer." With 5 albums and 2M records sold, they've toured with The Who and Oasis, and remain a staple in the British music scene for their '90s influence and energetic performances.

Richard Ashcroft, from Billinge, Wigan, is the charismatic frontman of the Verve, known for hits like "Bitter Sweet Symphony." Achieving fame with 1997’s *Urban Hymns*, he won Songwriter of the Year at the Ivor Novello Awards in 1998. He embarked on a successful solo career with albums like *Alone with Everybody*. In 2019, Ashcroft received an Ivor Novello for his Outstanding Contribution to British Music and reclaimed "Bitter Sweet Symphony" royalties. Collaborations include working with Liam Gallagher.

Shaun Ryder, born in the UK, formed Black Grape in 1993, blending psychedelic dance-rock and hip-hop. Debut "It’s Great When You're Straight…Yeah" hit UK No. 1 in 1995. Known for hits "Reverend Black Grape," "Fat Neck," and collaborations with Kermit and Johnny Marr. Despite breakups, the band reunited, releasing "Pop Voodoo" in 2017 and "Orange Head" in 2023.