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
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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) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Hold Me in Your Arms (1988) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- Never Gonna Give You Up (1987) — 80s songs
- Together Forever (1988) — 80s songs
- Whenever You Need Somebody (1987) — 80s songs
- She Wants to Dance with Me (1988) — 80s songs
- Hold Me in Your Arms (1988) — 80s songs
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- Who are Rick Astley?
- Rick Astley — Newton-le-Willows, England, active 1985–present. 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 Ne
- What did Rick Astley release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 2 albums and 5 essential songs for Rick Astley, covering 1987–1988.
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