United Nations of Sound biography
United Nations of Sound is a British rock band formed by vocalist Richard Ashcroft, former lead singer of The Verve. Ashcroft announced the formation of the band and his "comeback" single with the band, "Are You Ready?", on 18 January 2010 in an exclusive premiere on the NME website. The band's debut album as Richard's backing lineup, entitled United Nations of Sound, will be released on 19 July 2010. On 9 April 2010 the band released a fanclub-only track, "Third Eye (Colombus Circle)". In the first two weeks of June Ashcroft and his musicians completed an European tour (Ancona, Paris, Berlin, Cologne, Amsterdam, Manchester and London).
This band marks the first solo outing of Ashcroft without the drummer of The Verve, Peter Salisbury, who played on his first three solo albums and tours.
Since 1997, Ashcroft has had a string of 5 consecutive albums reach the top 3 of the UK album charts. The Verve's Forth reached #1 in 2008, joining 1997's Urban Hymns (which also reached #1). Ashcroft's three solo albums - 2000's Alone With Everybody (#1), 2002's Human Conditions (#3), and 2006's Keys to the World (#2) - all peaked in the top 3 of the UK album charts.
References
Biography from 
, the free encyclopedia.
It may not have been reviewed by a professional editor, and recent changes may not show up straight away. See the latest version of this article. Used under licence. Subject to disclaimers.