The Verve have announced plans to reform, with live dates scheduled for later this year. ?? The seminal, original line-up confirmed plans for a tour and new album today, in an unexpected announcement. ?? In a statement, Richard Ashcroft, Nick McCabe, Simon Jones and Pete Salisbury revealed the news, seven years after they split. ?? The statement says the group returned to the studio in London last week and are: "Getting back together for the joy of the music." ?? The Verve broke-up in 1999, prompted by the disintegration of the relationship between Ashcroft and McCabe, in the aftermath of their landmark "Urban Hymns" album. ?? Their tour calls at: ?? November 2007 ?? 02+03 Glasgow Academy 05+06 Blackpool Empress Ballroom 08+09 London Roundhouse |