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Rick Astley (b. February 6, 1966 in Warrington, United Kingdom) was one of figures to rise up in the dance/pop-driven late '80s. He started as a studio-tea-boy in 1985 at the PWL Studios and released his first own single in 1987, Never Gonna Give You Up.


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Rick Astley is on Tour!

17 shows scheduled

Next Show:

Apr 20, 2026

Bournemouth International Centre

Bournemouth

View all 17 shows in the Tour tab below
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Rick Astley has 17 upcoming concerts. They will be performing in cities including Bournemouth, Cardiff, Nottingham, Birmingham, London. Check the tour dates section for the complete schedule and ticket information.

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Some of Rick Astley's most popular tracks include Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever, Whenever You Need Somebody, Cry For Help, Take Me To Your Heart. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.

Rick Astley (b. February 6, 1966 in Warrington, United Kingdom) was one of figures to rise up in the dance/pop-driven late '80s. He started as a studio-tea-boy in 1985 at the PWL Studios and released... Read the full biography on this page.

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