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Rick Astley net worth, age, wiki, family, biography and latest updates
Rick Astley net worth, age, wiki, family, biography and latest updates.
Richard Paul Astley, better known as Rick Astley, is an English singer, songwriter, and radio personality.
Rick Astley: Profile summary
| Name | Rick Astley |
| Nickname | Richard Paul Astley |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | 6-Feb-1966 |
| Age in 2022 | 56 |
| Birth Place | Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England |
| Country | England |
| Nationality | English |
| Height | 1.78 (m) |
| Weight | Unknown (KGs) |
| Profession | Singer |
| Famous as | Singer, Songwriter, And Radio Personality |
Rick Astley: Wiki/Biography
Born on 6 February 1966, Rick Astley’s age is 56 Years Old as of 2022. He was born and raised in a well-settled Christian family in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England. He holds an English by nationality and believes in the Christian religion.
He completed his early schooling at Selwyn High School in England. After that, he enrolled at a local college from where he graduated.
From the very beginning of his childhood, he was more interested in singing and various co-curricular activities than studying.
Rick Astley: Family, Wife & Relationships
Rick Astley’s parents are Horace and Cynthia Astley. Rick Astley’s father’s name is Horace Astley he is a footballer by profession, and his mother’s name is Cynthia Astley who is a homemaker.
He also has one sibling. His sister’s name is Jayne Marsh.
Rick Astley’s marital status is married. In the year 2003, he married Lene Bausager.
The couple together has one child. He has a daughter named Emilie Astley. Aside from Lene Bausager, he has not been in relationships with anyone.
Rick Astley: Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 6 February 1966, Rick Astley is 54 years old as of 2022. His height is 1.78 m tall, and his weight is 70 kg.
Rick Astley: Career
Astley starts his career with a band named FBI and performs in local clubs. He was noticed by the popular producer Pete Waterman, who hired him to work with his company. The first single Rick named “When You Gonna” didn’t enjoy success.
However, he became a star with his single “Never Gonna Give You Up which was released in August 1987. This song was the turning point in his career and become the highest-selling single of the year in the United Kingdom. It tops the charts in more than 20 countries, including Germany, Australia, and the United States.
Astley released his debut album Whenever You Need Somebody in November 1987, ranking first in Australia and the United Kingdom. Overall, more than 15 million copies of this album were sold globally. He released his fourth single Together Forever in 1988, ranked second in the country.
After parting ways with the Stock Aitken Waterman, he started working on his passion for soul music. He released another album, Free in 1991, ranked in 9th position in the United Kingdom. His next two albums, Cry for Help and Body and Soul released in 1991 and 1993. After that, he decides to retire at the young age of 27 to spend time with his family.
He returned back to the industry in 2002 with the release of the single Sleeping. Later on, Astley released many albums and singles, including Keep It Turned On, Portrait, and 50. Rick became a huge figure on the internet when music rickrolling launched.
Rick Astley: Awards & Achievements
Rick Astley has won two major awards in his career. In 1988, he won the Brit Award for British Single for “Never Gonna Give You Up.” Other major awards won by Rick MTV Europe Music Award in the Best Act Ever category for Rickrolling.
The latest album, Rick, named 50, ranked first in the United Kingdom. He sold more than 40 million records globally before his retirement in 1993.
Rick Astley: Net Worth
Rick Astley’s net worth was $20 million.
