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The Verve, hailing from Wigan, England, are a iconic rock band that rose to fame in the 1990s, blending elements of Britpop, shoegaze, and early indie rock to create a unique and powerful sound. Formed in 1990, the band is best known for their lead vocalist Richard Ashcroft, whose distinctive voice and songwriting prowess drove the group's success. Their breakthrough came with the 1997 release of "Bitter Sweet Symphony," a track that became an anthem for the era and was named Single of the Year by both Rolling Stone and NME. This song, along with others like "Lucky Man," is featured on their seminal album "Urban Hymns," which remains one of the biggest-selling British albums of all time. Despite a tumultuous career marked by line-up changes and personal struggles, The Verve's music continues to inspire and influence, making them a defining act of the '90s music scene. Their discography, from the debut "A Storm in Heaven" to later works, showcases a band that was not afraid to experiment and push boundaries, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of rock music.