The founding members of the band met at Winstanley Sixth Form College , in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan . The band was initially known as Verve, and their first gig was at a friend’s birthday party at the Honeysuckle Inn, in Wigan , on 15 August 1990. Most of the band’s early material was created through extensive jam sessions . Fronted by Ashcroft, the band caused a buzz in early 1991 for their ability to captivate audiences with their musical textures and avant-garde sensibilities.
first gig at Honeysuckle Inn
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