The Moment Ashcroft Realized Jagger Owned His Voice
The Verve’s disastrous history is a masterclass in how one of the biggest bands in the world can be completely dismantled by ego, legal theft, and internal violence. This week, we explore the volatile journey of frontman Richard Ashcroft and his complicated partnership with guitarist Nick McCabe, from their drug-fueled origins in Wigan to their global explosion with the masterpiece album Urban Hymns. We’ll break down the infamous Bitter Sweet Symphony lawsuit that saw them lose every penny to Allen Klein and the Rolling Stones, the backstage fistfights that ended their career, and their multiple bitter breakups. From hospitalizations in Kansas to defiant performances on David Letterman, this is the definitive story of a band that touched the sun and immediately burned to the ground. Kindly like and subscribe – it really helps this channel a lot. I do appreciate it!
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@wolfwolf19
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Verve Records saying a band can't call themselves by the same name and suing is one of the most record company things I've ever heard
@jkee9760
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
They got sued and had no change, no change no change.
@therenaissanceyorkshireman9278
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Seriously overrated band.
@DuskyJewel
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Doin it for the Al GoRhythm 💃🏿 🪩!
@bradleydrawsweirdstuff
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
22 years 1997-2019
@TomJohn5382
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Fine line between enough acid and too much acid.
@stewrmo
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
He was probably "candyflipping". Ecstacy and LSD together. It was super popular in the 90's, don't ask how i know… 😉
@easyplayer7453
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Dude, I love your channel!
@marcosdepaula3593
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
I was waiting for this one here on Guitar Meets Science on Youtube!!! Sick video as always!!!
@tumelomwaba
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Literally Bittersweet
@BeesWaxMinder
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Ricky Gervaise’s FAVE!
@doberchic
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Oooooh I have the 1992 ep and loved it but haven't heard it in years. So terrible what happened to them with Bittersweet symphony! That was everywhere for a minute.
And then this reminds me of other bands past from that era: renegade soundwave, pop will eat itself…stone roses.
@bakstabbath
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
They certainly got it up the verve pipe didn't they?
@VertAudio
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Its almost like an inside job. The bell samples dont add anything.
@0therun1t21
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
I want to love more than that one song I don't need to mention, sucks how much of a curse it is.
@CambrianStimulator
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
I am here
you're my mole
I am here
you're my mole
🦦
@RolandoRatas
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
You work all your life to try to make ends meet then you die.
@bpark222
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
I love a happy ending
@Charles-n3w3u
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Continued success
@therealfodder
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
What if I told you this is another banger of a video
@ericbelnades1257
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
They got shafted hard. Bittersweet Symphony might be their most well known tune but for me; it's the drugs don't work
That tune's vibe is heartbreaking
@LowKeySoundSystem808
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
I'm coining the term the "GMS bump". Every band you cover gets a bump in views and there's always at least one comment in their videos stating "Guitar Meets Science brought me here.". Rock on! 🤘🏻💀🖤
@plantaseedeveryday
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
the verve turned blue and are now history but for Richard they don't own him 😂
@kelevrakrew6779
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
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@Toeken42
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
My Ex wife loved these guys, like almost as much as (gross 🤮🤢🤮) Air Supply. Slayer was my jam this year, Diabolous in Musica I think. The Verve. Boring AF. Little did I know that Jagger had the rights to a song. Kinda funny how sampling just does not have a good vibe. everyone is worried about the money, the shitty piece of paper that is worth more to almost everyone than anything in the World. Theft of money is considered as awful as murder. The Crazy ass industry is one of Ego, love, hatred and shitty contracts. Guitar Meets Science, here on YouTube is the one channel that does a solid for us, and lets us know exactly the warnings every band starting up needs to listen to. For Real, this is the premium music info channel. LIKED! SUBSCRIBED!
@shinigamiauthor
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
The summer this song came out was so awful. I swear this song played ever half hour. I had just moved from Hawaii to Tucson and I was just entering my teens. It was hell all around
@jesuschristsuperczar1224
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Love your content. Comment often. Blah blah blah.
Long time listener, first time calluh(?)
Anyhow, I know you read your comments and thought you might think it entertaining that my wife walked in to the room and asked if I was watching old baseball games…again.
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@XIIIWinters
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
I have a theory. Bittersweet Symphony will play in every auto generated playlist given enough time. Doesn't matter what genre. This song will eventually play.
@BassingtonFfrench-0
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
What A Wild Episode!! 😆
@sgt_slobber.7628
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
They should’ve renamed the Band The Verbs!!!!;);)
@BipTunia_Microtonal_Cats
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
Mad Richard = Crazy Dick.
@Cleofis_Randolf_the_Patriarch
September 10, 2026 at 12:23 pm
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