Rick Astley
A Stock Aitken Waterman discovery with a soul singer's baritone, Rick Astley became the sound of late-80s British pop when 'Never Gonna Give You Up' topped charts in 25 countries in 1987. His debut album 'Whenever You Need Somebody' sold in the millions before he was 22.
Origin: Newton-le-Willows, England · Years active: 1985–present
Biography
A Stock Aitken Waterman discovery with a soul singer's baritone, Rick Astley became the sound of late-80s British pop when 'Never Gonna Give You Up' topped charts in 25 countries in 1987. His debut album 'Whenever You Need Somebody' sold in the millions before he was 22.
Key 1980s albums
- Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)
- Hold Me in Your Arms (1988)
Essential songs
- Never Gonna Give You Up (1987)
- Together Forever (1988)
- Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)
- She Wants to Dance with Me (1988)
- Hold Me in Your Arms (1988)
Genres
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