Rick Astley
Rick Astley – As We See It
Early Life
Rick Astley (Richard Paul Astley) was born on 6 February 1966 in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire. His parents divorced when he was five and Astley was brought up by his father Horace Astley1. He was the fourth child of his family.
Career
Astley gained fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, releasing the 1987 album “Whenever You Need Somebody”, which sold 15 million copies worldwide. His debut single “Never Gonna Give You Up” was a No. 1 hit in 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single. His 1988 single “Together Forever” became his second song to top the US Billboard Hot 100.
In 1991, he left Stock Aitken Waterman moving his musical direction towards soul, which he explored on his other albums. His 1991 single “Cry for Help” was Astley’s last single to reach the Top 10 in either the US or UK. In 1993, he retired from music to focus on spending time with his partner and daughter.
He returned to the music industry in 2000 and released “50” to celebrate his 50th birthday in 2016, with the album debuting in the UK at No. 1. His most recent studio album “Are We There Yet?” was released in 2023.
Legacy
By the time of his brief retirement, Astley had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide. He became an Internet phenomenon in 2007 when the music video for “Never Gonna Give You Up” became integral to the Rickrolling meme, and his performance career was revitalised by the meme’s popularity.
Personal Life
Astley has been married to Lene Bausager since 2003. They have one child together. Despite his fame, Astley prefers living outside the glare of media all the time.
Trivia
His song “Never Gonna Give You Up” reached 1 billion views on YouTube in July 2021, becoming the fourth 1980s song to reach this milestone. Astley has occasionally worked as a radio DJ and a podcaster.
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