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Rick Astley

British singer · United Kingdom · Musicians · Born 1966 · age 60

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Richard Paul Astley is an English singer, songwriter, radio DJ and podcaster. He 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 and was certified platinum by both the BPI and the RIAA.

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2005“I had my 15 minutes of being the new boy of pop, like lots of people before and after me. Overnight, everyone starts treating you differently, and perceives you differently.”In their words13 October 2005As quoted in The Independent, 13 October 2005

2004“I took the first few years off and spent them recovering. I didn't even know what day it was or who I was anymore, so I made a conscious effort to end it all.”In their words3 September 2004On his leaving the music industry after his hits of the 80s, as quoted in Metro (3 September 2004)

“I didn't like the music business and I didn't like me. There's an element of falseness about the whole thing. Even things like doing an interview.”In their words3 September 2004As quoted in Metro (3 September 2004)

1966Born6 February 1966

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  1. I had my 15 minutes of being the new boy of pop, like lots of people before and after me. Overnight, everyone starts treating you differently, and perceives you differently.

    Oct 13, 2005, As quoted in The Independent, 13 October 2005, Own words

  2. I took the first few years off and spent them recovering. I didn't even know what day it was or who I was anymore, so I made a conscious effort to end it all.

    Sep 3, 2004, On his leaving the music industry after his hits of the 80s, as quoted in Metro (3 September 2004), Own words

  3. I didn't like the music business and I didn't like me. There's an element of falseness about the whole thing. Even things like doing an interview.

    Sep 3, 2004, As quoted in Metro (3 September 2004), Own words

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Richard Paul Astley is an English singer, songwriter, radio DJ and podcaster. He 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 and was certified platinum by both the BPI and the RIAA. His debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit in more than 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single. The song also stayed at the top of the UK chart for five weeks in 1987 and was the best-selling single of that year. His 1988 single "Together Forever" also topped the US Billboard Hot 100 and was one of his eight songs to reach the UK Singles Chart top 10.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
living
Dates
Born 1966 · age 60

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