Rick Astley
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The X Factor 'is a freak and geek show designed to promote Cheryl Cole'...contestants" Photo: ANDREW CROWLEY The producer who made the careers of Kylie Minogue, Bananarama and Rick Astley said The X Factor is "the greatest television show in the world - but that's not talent". "The problem for me is that kids... In this article: The X Factor, Pop Idol, Cheryl Cole, Pete Waterman, Rick Astley, Agyness Deyn, Michelle McManus, Popstars, Peter Kay, and Girls Aloud |
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Wikipedia | October 03, 2009
Mirage (band)
...band who, between 1987 and 1988 released a medley of other artists hits such as Alexander O'Neal, Pepsi & Shirlie, Taffy, Bananarama, Rick Astley, Krush, Two Men, A Drum Machine & A Trumpet, Bomb The Bass, Taja Seville, Eurythmics, Eighth...
In this article: Mirage, Camel, Caravan, Peter Bardens, Pye Hastings, David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Genesis, and Jimmy Hastings
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BBC News | August 20, 2009
Sounds of 1989
...now: Big Fun's Phil Creswick Music producing trio Stock, Aitken and Waterman had captured the teen market with their brand of perky pop tunes and fresh-faced acts including Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley. Their landmark year was 1989,...
In this article: Big Fun, Kylie Minogue, Stock, Aitken and Waterman, Phil Creswick, Jason Donovan, Seventh Avenue, PWL, UK, Blame It on the Boogie, and Tears on My Pillow
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Wikipedia | October 21, 2009
For You (EP)
Under his guidance, Luv' recorded an EP (entitled For You) that was inspired by the Dance pop sound of PWL which enjoyed success in Western countries in the late 1980s with acts like Kylie Minogue, Mel & Kim, Bananarama and Rick Astley. The...
In this article: For You, Luv', Marga Scheide, Nigel Wright, Hans van Hemert, Casanova, Mirage, Hit-Medley, Girl Like Me, and You're the Greatest Lover
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BBC News | September 11, 2009
Inside Britain's top hit factory
...wanted to be caught making the same record twice Pete Waterman and co launched the music careers of Minogue, Jason Donovan, Rick Astley, Mel & Kim and The Reynolds Girls, among others. "Obviously I think Stock, Aitken & Waterman made...
In this article: Brian Higgins, Girls Aloud, Kylie Minogue, Miranda Cooper, Sugababes, Alesha Dixon, Stock, Aitken & Waterman, The Promise, and Call the Shots
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Wales Online | April 20, 2009
Showbiz: Waterman launches steam rail weekend
...Llangollen and Carrog. Mr Waterman, pictured, who produced top selling records by Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan and Rick Astley, said the eight mile long Llangollen Railway was the "most beautiful in Britain". He said: "Its stunning, its...
In this article: Pete Waterman, Llangollen, London, LNWR, Great Western Railway, Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, Britain, and Wolverhampton
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Telegraph.co.uk - All news | August 27, 2008
Pete Waterman slams musicians who rely on computers
...computers to help them make music. Waterman, nicknamed 'The Hitman' for masterminding the early career of stars like Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley, went on to unleash Steps on the pop public in 1996. Waterman, now 61, said: "I made my...
In this article: Pete Waterman, Kylie Minogue, IPod, Facebook, and Steps
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Wikipedia | November 03, 2009
Dance-pop
..., Jody Watley and Janet Jackson. Another dance-pop production team of note is Stock Aitken and Waterman, who sculpted polished production for the likes of Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Bananarama. Indeed, Nile Rodgers and Bernard...
In this article: Eurodance, R&B, Shep Pettibone, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Janet Jackson, Jody Watley, Madonna, Bernard Edwards, and Dannii Minogue
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Perez Hilton | November 19, 2008
Kylie vs Rick
Kylie vs Rick What do you get when you take Kylie Minogue's All I See and pair it up with Rick Astley's classic Never Gonna Give You Up???
In this article: Kylie Minogue, All I See, and Never Gonna Give You Up
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Wikipedia | October 13, 2009
Pete Waterman Entertainment
...Jason Donovan and Holland's dance group 2 Unlimited. As a production house they produced hits for English artists such as Rick Astley, Dead or Alive and Bananarama on other record labels. In the USA, PWL America was established in 1989 and...
In this article: Pete Waterman, PWL, Mandy Smith, Warner Music, Jive Records, PolyGram, and Dead or Alive
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Description from Wikipedia:
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley (born 6 February 1966, Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. Astley is married to producer Lene Bausager and has one daughter. Astley has released or appeared on recordings that have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. He is best known for his 1987 hit single in 16 countries, "Never Gonna Give You Up".
After fading into obscurity in the 1990s, Astley made a comeback in 2007 when he became an Internet phenomenon, as his video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" became part of a popular Internet meme known as "Rickrolling". Astley was voted by Internet users "Best Act Ever" at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.
- Name At Birth:
- Richard Paul Astley
- Birth Date:
- February 06, 1966
- Spouse:
- Lene Bausager
- Occupation:
- Singer-songwriter
- Instrument Played:
- Vocals, guitar, drums, keyboards
- Record Label:
- Sony BMG
- Years Active:
- 1985-present
- Associated With:
- FBI
- Website:
- http://www.rickastley.co.uk/
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