Rick Astley
Artist Type: Person
Artist Born:
1966
External Links:
Surge Tracks
Artist Biography
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley (born 6 February 1966, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known for his 1987 hit single in 16 countries, "Never Gonna Give You Up".
After fading into obscurity in the 1990s, Astley made a comeback in 2007 when he became an Internet phenomenon, as his video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" became part of a popular Internet meme known as "Rickrolling".[1] Astley was voted by Internet users "Best Act Ever" at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.[2]
Artist Discography
Albums
Body & Soul (1993)
Free (1991)
Hold Me in Your Arms (1988)
Keep It Turned On (2001)
Portrait (15 November 2005)
Whenever You Need Somebody (1987)
Singles
Cry for Help
Hold Me in Your Arms
Never Gonna Give You Up (1987)
Sleeping