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Who Is Rick Astley?

Rick Astley is one of the most popular singers and songwriters of all time. He has sold more than forty million records across the globe. One of his most popular songs, "Never Gonna Give You Up", has been viewed almost a billion times online and created the infamous art of rickrolling. Rick Astley is very talented in music and can also play instruments like drums, piano, saxaphone, and guitar besides singing.

What is Rickrolling?

One of Rick Astley's most popular songs, "Never Gonna Give You Up", became a popular meme that still thrives to this day. Someone is rickrolled when they involuntarily hear the song. It's estimated that around 2 billion rickrolls have occurred up to date. "Never Gonna Give You Up" currently has over 800 million views on YouTube and continues to be one of the best songs ever composed today.

Fun Facts About Rick Astley

  • He was part of the choir at his church.
  • One of his songs, "Never Gonna Give You Up", won the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single."
  • His deep voice made people think he was black when they first heard his songs.
  • The popularity of his songs earned him a position in the Guinness World Records.

    • Rick Astley's Top Hits

    1. Never Gonna Give You Up
    2. Whenever You Need Somebody
    3. When I Fall In Love
    4. Together Forever