Rick Astley Quotes


It's very hard to behave naturally when you know people recognise you. On the other hand, I still sometimes get upgraded in hotels because someone used to like me back in the day, which is still pretty amazing.


Citations

Astley, Rick. "Q&A: Rick Astley." Interview by Rosanna Greenstreet. The Guardian, Guardian News & Media, 18 Apr. 2009.

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Rick Astley
Rick Astley
  • Born: February 6, 1966
  • Nationality: English
  • Profession: Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Radio Personality

Richard Paul Astley is a British singer, songwriter and radio personality. He rose to fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman; his 1987 recording of their song "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a number 1 hit single in 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single. His 1988 single "Together Forever" became his second single to top the US Billboard Hot 100, and was one of his eight songs to reach the top ten on the UK Singles Chart. By the time of his retirement in 1993, Astley had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide.