Richard Ashcroft considering reuniting with The Verve bandmates to celebrate 30 years of Urban Hymns

Richard Ashcroft is considering reuniting with his The Verve bandmates to celebrate 30 years of Urban Hymns.

17 years after the band split, frontman Ashcroft could reform the band, after being inspired by Oasis’ success last summer, when he supported the Wonderwall rockers on tour.

A source told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “Richard’s had a stellar year and his tour was a massive success.

“During the Oasis shows he saw the love people had for The Verve and their music, and it got people talking.”

“There are many people who think getting The Verve back together to celebrate Urban Hymns would be an absolute coup - not only for the band but for their fans.”

Urban Hymns, released in 1997, had huge worldwide success and featured the hits Bitter Sweet Symphony, The Drugs Don’t Work and Lucky Man.