Rick Astley
Rick Astley
Richard Paul Astleyis an English singer, songwriter, musician, and radio personality. His 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit single in 25 countries. By the time of his retirement in 1993, Astley had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionPop Singer
Date of Birth6 February 1966
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