What is history the verve?

The Verve was a British rock band formed in Wigan in 1989. The original members were Richard Ashcroft (vocals), Nick McCabe (guitar), Simon Jones (bass), and Peter Salisbury (drums). Their early music was heavily influenced by psychedelic and shoegaze music.

They achieved mainstream success in the mid-1990s with their album "Urban Hymns" (1997), which included the hit singles "Bitter Sweet Symphony" and "The Drugs Don't Work". The album was a critical and commercial success, selling over 10 million copies worldwide.

However, the band faced internal conflicts and eventually broke up in 1999, with Ashcroft pursuing a solo career. They briefly reunited in 2007 for a successful tour and released their fourth and final album "Forth" in 2008.

The Verve's unique sound and Ashcroft's powerful vocals have influenced many modern British bands and they are considered one of the most important British rock bands of the 1990s.