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Rick Astley (born February 6, 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, and musician, best known for his work in the dance-pop genre. Born in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, Astley began his music career in the mid-1980s. He currently resides in Richmond, Surrey, with his wife, Lene Bausager, and their daughter.

Astley's early musical endeavors included performing with the soul band FBI on the club circuit. His talent was recognized by record producer Pete Waterman, who invited him to London to work at PWL recording studios. Under the guidance of the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, Astley honed his recording skills, reportedly starting as an assistant at the studio. During his rise to fame, many listeners initially assumed Astley was a Black artist due to his distinctive vocal style, a misconception that persisted even after his visual debut.

While his first single was a collaboration titled "When You Gonna" credited to Rick & Lisa, Astley's solo career took off with the 1987 release of "Never Gonna Give You Up." The song achieved immediate and significant success, topping the UK charts for five weeks and becoming the best-selling single of the year. This marked the beginning of a string of hits, with Astley securing over 13 Top 30 singles worldwide.