| Rick Astley Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 67 kg |
| Date of Birth | February 6, 1966 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Spouse | Lene Bausager |
Rick Astley is an English singer, songwriter, and radio personality who came to prominence with songs like Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever, Whenever You Need Somebody, etc.
Born Name
Richard Paul Astley
Nick Name
Rick, Dick Spatsley
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Born Place
Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
Nationality
Occupation
Singer, Songwriter, Radio Personality
Family
- Father – Horace Astley
- Mother – Cynthia Dean
- Siblings – Jane Astley (Older Sister), John Astley (Older Brother), Michael Astley (Older Brother)
Net Worth
Rick’s net worth was $16 million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Genre
Pop, Dance-pop, Blue-eyed Soul
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar, Piano, Saxophone, Drums, Keyboards
Labels
- RCA Records
- Pete Waterman Limited
- Polydor Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
67 kg or 147.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
He has dated –
- Lene Bausager (1989-Present) – Rick is happily married to film producer Lene Bausager since 2003. They welcomed daughter Emilie Astley in 1992.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Rick has English ancestry.
Hair Color
Red (Natural)
However, he usually dyes his hair ‘Dark Brown’.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Boyish looks
Rick Astley Favorite Things
- Song He Recorded – Cry for Help
- Place – Sardinia, Italy
- Meal – Spaghetti alle vongole
- Cuisine – Italian
- Drink – Gin and tonic
- Rickroll Video – BarackRoll
Source – Us Magazine, Wikipedia, The Guardian
Rick Astley Facts
- His 1987 smash-hit song, Never Gonna Give You Up found a cult following in the late 2000’s after the music video of the song was used in a viral YouTube prank called ‘rickrolling’.
- Rick launched his own beer called Astley’s Northern Hop in 2017.
- He himself rickrolled the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2008 with a live performance of the song.
- Rick’s celebrity crush was Farrah Fawcett from the television series, Charlie’s Angels.Â
- In July 2021, Never Gonna Give You Up crossed 1 billion views on YouTube. Other songs from the 1980s to achieve this distinction are Billie Jean by Michael Jackson, Sweet Child o’ Mine by Guns N’ Roses, and Take On Me by A-ha.
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