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Richard Ashcroft
Richard Ashcroft


Background information
Birth name Richard Paul Ashcroft
Born September 11, 1971
Born place Billinge, Lancashire, England
Origin Wigan, Lancashire, England
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Britpop
Space Rock
Neo-psychedelia
Years active 1990—present
Label(s) Virgin Records
Parlophone Records
Hut Records
Associated acts Coldplay
RPA & The United Nations of Sound
The Verve
UNKLE
DJ Shadow
The Chemical Brothers
Pino Palladino
Website Website



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Justin Timberlake Covers Drake At Surprise Gig

October 27, 2010
Justin Timberlake Covers Drake At Surprise GigJustin Timberlake made a surprise appearance on stage at a charity concert in Las Vegas on Saturday (October 23).

The singer-turned-actor performed a trio of hits on acoustic guitar for fans at the benefit gig for Shriners Hospitals For Children.

Timberlake, who hosted the concert at Planet Hollywood, opened his medely with 'Cry Me A River', before introducing lyrics from Bill Withers' 'Ain't No Sunshine'.

The singer also played down recent reports that he was turning his back on singing, telling the crowd that when he comes back, “I'm gonna come harder.”

Timberlake ended his performance with a cover of Drake's hit 'Over'.

The benefit gig also featured performances from Christina Aguilera, Diddy-Dirty Money, FreeSol, Lady Antebellum and T-Pain.

Justin Timberlake performs in Las Vegas:

(by Jason Gregory)



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