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Rick Astley
British singer
browse: singer-songwriters, radio personalitys, musicians
alive
- born
- 1966
- died
- no date on record
- age
- 60
- known for
- singer-songwriter, radio personality, musician
born 1966

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who rick astley is
Richard Paul Astley is an English singer, songwriter, radio DJ and podcaster. He gained fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, releasing the 1987 album Whenever You Need Somebody, which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was certified platinum by both the BPI and the RIAA. His debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit in more than 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single.
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