From Lancashire, England, Rick Astley came to the forefront of the pop scene in the late 80’s. Interested in music ever since he was a young boy, he performed with a number of bands before embarking on a solo career at 1987. That year, he released his debut album titled, Whenever You Need Somebody via under Records. A chart topper, it rose to number one in his native UK, as well as Australia and Spain. His greatest record to date, it gave rise to numerous hits including, It Would Take a Strong Strong Man, Whenever You Need Somebody, When I Fall in Love, and Don’t Say Goodbye.
A year into his music career, he released his second album, Hold Me in Your Arms in 1988. A solid follow up to his debut, its production was handled by Astley himself with help from Stock Aitken Waterman, Phil Harding, and a few others. Supported by six singles, it peaked at number 8 in the UK and at number 19 on the US Billboard Top 200. Well received, it produced the songs, Take Me to Your Heart, She Wants to Dance with Me, Hold Me in Your Arms, and Giving Up on Love. From there, the singer issued his third album, Free in March 1999. Though not as successful as his earlier titles, it gave rise to three charting singles, Cry for Help, Never Knew Love, and Move Right Out.
Prior to his retirement in 1993, he came out with one last album, Body & Soul. Following its release, Astley stayed out of the music scene for many years before making his comeback in 2001. That winter, he released his fifth album titled, Keep it Turned On, which peaked at number 56 in Germany. Following up with a new project a few years later, he released Portrait in 2005, which charted at number 26 on the Billboard Hot 100. From there, it wasn’t until 2016- over a decade later, that he delivered new material. On June 10, 2016, his eighth album, 50 was made available in stores. Produced by himself, it spawned three singles, Dance, Keep Singing, and Angels on My Side.
What has Rick Astley been up to recently? In support of his newest album, 50, he has actually been on the road for the majority of this year. Since January, he has traveled and performed at a number of venues across the world- over 50 different cities to be exact. Most recently, he held a show at the Akasaka Blitz stadium in Tokyo, Japan. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like he has any upcoming shows booked at this time.
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Rick Astley– 2017 Facts
Real Name
Richard Paul Astley
Nick Name
Rick
Occupation and Job
Singer-songwriter, radio personality
Famous For
Rick Astley rose to fame in the late 80’s with the release of his breakout single, Never Gonna Give You Up which became a number one hit in over two dozen countries worldwide.
Age – How Old is He?
He is currently 51 years old
Birthday/Date of Birth
He was born on February 6, 1966
Place of Birth/Hometown
Rick Astley was born in Lancashire, England. Growing up, he and his siblings were brought up in the market town of Newton-le-Willows.
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
He is of English descent
Rick Astley Height, Weight & Body Facts
How Tall – Height in Feet
He is 5’9″ tall
How Tall – Height in Meters
He is 175cm tall
Weight in Pounds
He currently weighs 154 pounds
Weight in Kilograms
He currently weighs 70kg
Body Measurements
His body measurements are unavailable at this time
Waist Size
34cm or 86cm
Foot/Shoe Size
His shoe size is unknown at this time
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Brown
Rick Astley’s Personal Life in 2017
Is Rick Astley in a Relationship?
Rick Astley has been married to his wife, Lena Bausager since 2003. According to reports, the pair had met each other while she was working as a promoter with RCA in the late 80’s.
Rick Astley’s Girlfriends
At this time, we do not have any information on his previous relationships.
Mother
Cynthia Astley
Father
Horace Astley
Sisters
He has a sister named Jayne Marsh
Brothers
He does not have any brothers that we know of
Children
He has a daughter with his wife named Emilie, who was born in 1992. The family currently lives together in the Richmond suburbs of London.
High School
It’s unclear where exactly the singer went to high school as a teen. Having said that, it’s known that he played with a number of local bands during his school days.
Did Rick Astley Go to College
No, as far as we know, Rick Astley has not gone to college- he had been focused on his music career ever since his teen years.
Salary
At this time, we do not have any details on Rick Astley’s salary.
Net Worth
As of 2017, Rick Astley has an estimated net worth of $8 million.
Sexuality
Straight
Random Facts
Hobbies
In his free time, he likes going for a ride on his motorboat and seeing friends
Favorite Food
Lobster Roll
Favorite Actor
Unknown
Favorite Movie
Unknown
Favorite TV Show
Unknown
Favorite Color
Unknown
Favorite Music Artists
Unknown
Favorite Songs
In his free time, he likes going for a ride on his motorboat and seeing friends
Favorite Sports
Unknown
Horoscope
Born on February 6, he is an Aquarius
Phone Number
This information is currently unknown.
Address
This information is currently unknown.
Rick Astley’s Social Media Accounts & Usernames
Rick Astley’s Facebook Account
https://www.facebook.com/RickAstley/
Rick Astley’s Twitter Username
https://twitter.com/rickastley
Rick Astley’s Instagram Username
https://www.instagram.com/officialrickastley/
Rick Astley’s Youtube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/user/RickAstleyVEVO
Rick Astley’s Snapchat Username
As far as we know, Rick Astley is not on Snapchat
Other Interesting Facts:
- In 2007, he became the subject of rickrolling- a viral Internet meme in which users are tricked into seeing his music video for, Never Gonna Give You Up
- As a teen, he was a drummer for a band called FBI- with whom he won a few talent competitions
- He remained out of the spotlight for much of the 90’s and early 2000’s, during which he focused on his personal life at home
- He has been reported dead twice in the past- once in 2009 and a second time in 2016
- In the late 90’s, he appeared in a television commercial for a Japanese Cider called Mitsuya
