Richard Ashcroft warns drug addicted stars of early death

Former Verve frontman Richard Ashcroft has lashed out at drug addicted rockstars like Pete Doherty, warning them that they face early deaths if they continue abusing drugs.

Richard was known as “Mad Richard” early in his career when he was a heavy user of LSD but gave up drugs in the mid-1990s and went onto write the hit song “The Drugs Don’t Work”.

Speaking on Xfm, he said: “If there’s any drug addled rock star out there listening, all you’re going to be is a picture on a T-shirt in five years time on some poor kid who thinks you were cool.”

“But all you’ll be doing is rotting. There’ll be worms eating you.”

• Source: Fametastic

Music is Power

"Music is Power," Richard Ashcroft's new single, was released this past Monday (17 April) in the UK. This is his second single off the Keys to the World album. Here's a link to watch the video. Fast connection recommended.

Keys to the World

Ashcroft's new album titled Keys to the World was released on 23 January 2006, reaching #2 on the British album charts. The first single off the album, "Break the Night with Colour," was released on 6 January 2006, marking Ashcroft's comeback and entering the British singles charts at #3.

The second single, titled "Music is Power," was released on 17 April 2006. The album, featuring Peter Salisbury on drums, is produced by long time collaborator Chris Potter, who also produced The Verve's Urban Hymns album.

Ashcroft's official site is up and running @ www.richardashcroft.com. A link to this site can be seen on the Fan Sites section.

Richard Ashcroft: Keys to the World, 23 January 2006

1. Why Not Nothing?
2. Music Is Power
3. Break The Night With Colour
4. Words Just Get In The Way
5. Keys To The World
6. Sweet Brother Malcolm
7. Cry Til The Morning
8. Why Do Lovers?
9. Simple Song
10. World Keeps Turning