Richard Ashcroft Diagnosed With Pneumonia While Recording Album
- Posted on Jul 2nd 2010 6:00AM by Chris Cope
Richard Ashcroft has revealed that he contracted a form of pneumonia whilst recording his new band's first album.The ex-Verve frontman said that he was diagnosed with 'walking pneumonia' during the debut recording sessions of United Nations of Sound, reports The Sun.
At one point he didn't sleep for five days during the recording -- which was overseen by hip-hop producer No I.D -- and a doctor had to be called out.
Ashcroft said, "The first week in the studio was one of the best recording times I've had, even though I put myself through a lot. At one point, I'd not slept in five days. The doctor was called out who said I had 'walking pneumonia'. I asked, 'What the hell does that mean?' and he said 'It means you're not dead yet.'"
The band have recently played their first bunch of UK shows in June, bookending a European tour, whilst they will also be busy for the festival season too, with dates at Japan's Summer Sonic festival and the Splendour in the Grass festival in Australia in August, as previously reported by Spinner.
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"Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh."
July 06 2010 at 4:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply"Be not afraid of sudden fear, nor of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh."
July 06 2010 at 4:46 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySorry for Spinner's mistake as my user name is "Satonica" and NOT "Satanica."Apologies on THEIR behalf as the mistake HAS embarrassed ME.
July 06 2010 at 4:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySorry for Spinner's mistake as my user name is "Satonica" and NOT "Satanica."Apologies on THEIR behalf as the mistake HAS embarrassed ME.
July 06 2010 at 4:40 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHope you get well soon Richard, so you can get back to work on that new album. I appreciate your talent very much. God bless you.
July 06 2010 at 4:35 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHope you get well soon Richard, so you can get back to work on that new album. I appreciate your talent very much. God bless you.
July 06 2010 at 4:35 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIve never heard of him. but get well soon i guess
July 05 2010 at 11:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIve never heard of him. but get well soon i guess
July 05 2010 at 11:59 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRichard Ashcroft was a member of the Verve, a band that was best known for their hit song "Bittersweet Symphony." Back to the article, I wish Ashcroft a speedy recovery.
July 05 2010 at 11:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHey Darin, How can these idiots not know who this guy is? LOL Live under a rock much? :)
July 06 2010 at 1:39 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyRichard Ashcroft was a member of the Verve, a band that was best known for their hit song "Bittersweet Symphony." Back to the article, I wish Ashcroft a speedy recovery.
July 05 2010 at 11:49 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyHey Darin, How can these idiots not know who this guy is? LOL Live under a rock much? :)
July 06 2010 at 1:39 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
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