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Ashcroft is saying that his songs have become part of major moments in other people's lives. He is noting that listeners have told him his music was present at weddings and funerals. The quote suggests his work has personal meaning for people across both celebration and grief.
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About Richard Ashcroft
English musician, singer, and songwriter
Richard Ashcroft is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. Born in 1971, he came to prominence as the founder, lead singer, rhythm guitarist, and sole songwriter of the Verve, the alternative rock band he formed in 1990. He began a solo career in 2000 and has released six solo albums that reached the UK top three, including Alone with Everybody, Keys to the World, and These People. His work is closely associated with alternative rock and with songs shaped by his role as both singer and principal writer.
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