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Date of Birth
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06-February-1966
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Place of Birth
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Newton-le-Willows
(United Kingdom, Merseyside)
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Nationality
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England
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Also know as
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Rick Ashley, Richard Astley, Astley, Rick, Richard Paul Astley
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Profession
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Singer-songwriter, Musician, Composer, Radio personality
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Richard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries. Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and by retirement in 1993 had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide.
After retiring from the music industry in 1993, 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". Astley was voted "Best Act Ever" by Internet users at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.
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