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In the first papragraph it says "In 1979, Astley received a direct entry commission into 22nd SAS Regiment after successfully completing service with the Honourable Balloon Artillery Corps, although was injured during an early training jump and was forced to resign his commission." Assuming his birthday is listed correctly as 1966, that would make him 13 when he got his commission. I can't be the only one who noticed this! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.57.117.48 ( talk) 08:07, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
A photo of Rick should be added to this page, perhaps along with an image from the album cover. LLP 15:31, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
Does Rick Astley have extra vocal cords? 168.209.98.35 04:10, 7 Apr 2004 (UTC)
This article lacks information on what record labels distributed Astley's albums; if memory serves me correctly, RCA distributed two of his albums in the United States during a brief period in the 1980's. Be sure to include the labels in sequence on the Infobox musical artist once verified. - B.C.Schmerker 16:02, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
I'll get information on it and when more info's out...
Here, I found this link fairly informative but I'm not good at writing articles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0 SockMonkeh 21:12, 21 May 2007 (UTC)
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It wasn't originally a fake link to porn. Here's from Lurkmore:
Wikipedia contains plenty of other references to memes, none of which can be provided to wikipedia's harsh and demanding standards. But they still get a mention. -- 86.128.77.245 13:29, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS, We aren't talking about those memes, we're discussing this one. DarkSaber2k 08:04, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
I'd just like to point out there is a way to prove it was 4chan that started it; if one were to go through the early comments you'll see a change around page 750/749 from nostalgic posts reminiscing about rick to posts questioning why the video isn't GTA4. Now, you may argue that it had been used before but no one posted any comments those times. But considering how many comments were posted most of which referencing /v/ and other 4chan memes, you'd have to wonder why no one else said anything about their internet communities if it had indeed started on those. 4chan also has a bit of a semi-followed rules 1&2 which say one mustn't speak of 4chan, which would also lessen(abet minimally) the likelihood of their doing it first if it had indeed been around before the GTA trailer.
Found a citation: http://www.cwyohba.org/noexit/news/rickastley/rickastley.html (and no, that's not a rickroll in disguise) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.255.77.81 ( talk) 22:30, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
Current article reads: In 2005 Astley released the album Portrait in which he covered many classic soul standards such as "Vincent"[3], "Nature Boy" and "Close to You".
In what parallel universe are 'Vincent', 'Nature Boy' and 'Close To You' defined as 'soul standards'? Widmerpool 12:09, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sK3AqFYAWQ <-- HABEEB IT.
(That video has been removed due to "terms of use" violations, btw) Rusober ( talk) 02:14, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
The paragraph that refers to Nick Lowe rhyming "Astley" with "ghastly" feels a bit derisive and seems like it would be outside the spirit of NPOV. I don't feel comfortable making an edit, though, since I'm a WikiRookie. Thoughts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.82.211.121 ( talk • contribs)
"Astley is the twin brother of radio personality Leo Laporte".
I'm pretty sure this isn't true..... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.40.107.112 ( talk) 22:31, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
"Although the idea originally developed as a joke, Astley himself was reportedly unimpressed at the use of his hit single as a target for mockery and posted a rant against the craze on his blog, a video of which ironically went on to prove even more popular."
Where is this so called rant of his? If it's even more popular than the actual video, how come I can't find it (yet I can find over thousands of videos of "Never Gonna Give You Up" labeled as "RickRoll")? It would be nice if whoever found this rant could post a link to it, you know sort of state the reference. I'm pretty sure if it was as popular as this article says or if it even exists at all, I would be able to find it on YouTube without even having to ask here. -- Machriderx ( talk) 23:42, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
In addition, this interview seems to counter the idea that he hates it:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/webscout/2008/03/rick-astley-kin.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.98.249.59 ( talk) 01:20, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
No sources, and while a fraction of it is true it says on another page he won't try and capitalise on the meme. The paragraph is written in a definitely not encyclopedic style, and it contains a great deal of opinion. While some effort should be made to salvage the extent of rick rolling on 2008's april fools day, what's there at the moment is utter trash ( 86.143.12.235 ( talk) 17:48, 3 April 2008 (UTC))
Added an external link to an Unofficial Rick Astley website, as the "external link" section looked a bit sparse. Red dwarf ( talk) 14:33, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
I have yet to find a verifiable source for this, but just came across a reference to Astley's music being used by American troops in their invasion of Panama in 1989. Info on the invasion can be seen at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_invasion_of_Panama, while a reference to the use of rock music is also found in the Noriega article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Noriega.
The reference to Astley came in the 3rd episode of the 17th series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. I personally find this very humourous, but also consider it a reasonable addition to the article here. Is anyone else familiar with this use? -- 198.96.36.120 ( talk) 22:25, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
"Minecraft Villager sounds" "More Minecraft Villager sounds" "Even More Minecraft Villager sounds"
This article has been the subject of repeated vandalism for the past few days. I restored the last correct version (Revision as of 07:52, April 13, 2008) of this page. No new relevant change has been done since then. I will set a semi-protection if this childish behaviour continues. Glloq ( talk) 09:57, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
Has Rick Astley himself ever commented re: the rickroll phenomenon? Just curious. Alcy ( talk) 22:17, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
Is the article correct in saying that Astley was part of a band called "the Aphex Twins"? If so, did that band have any relation to *the* Aphex twin? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.57.90.83 ( talk) 05:48, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Newton le Willows is in Merseyside but somebody keeps changing it to Lancashire. Can the moderator make sure it is corrected (look up Newton le willows on Wiki to verify) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.242.136.126 ( talk) 22:53, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
We’ve been “Rickrolled!” (01/10/20081)
“ | Rick Astley – in his first ever nomination in the history of the MTV Europe Music Awards – will compete against Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, Tokio Hotel and U2 for Best Act Ever. | ” |
— Balthazar ( T| C) 23:33, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
way ahead of you, i've added it already to his web page.
but im not a good writer outside of ED, you might rewrite it, oh i dunno...all of it
-anon —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.173.47.87 ( talk) 00:53, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
edit two: well, it was there, but got reverted from vandalism. but like i said before im not any good at this shit if i dont have the freedom to make fun of my subject as much as possable.
Is it ok to re-add Image:NeverGonnaGiveYouUp_official_photo.jpg (was in a July 31 version of the article) -- EarthFurst ( talk) 03:50, 11 August 2008 (UTC)\
I say so. Equaaldoors ( talk) 04:34, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
i dunno the legal mumbo jumbo behind using a photo from an official fan web site, but a current picture (as of 2004 i belive) of rick can be found on his fan website at http://www.rickastley.co.uk/gallery/FarEast/Singfest04.jpg
with some cropping and editing we can possably add a picture to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.173.49.195 ( talk) 08:34 7 October 2008
Just in!
From Rick's website:
Rick Not Asked By MTV
30th October 2008
Contrary to many stories published this week by various sources, Rick has not been asked by MTV to perform at their European Music Awards on November 6th. He has received an invitation to attend the ceremony but has not yet made up his mind as to whether he will make the journey up to Liverpool. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.141.196.252 ( talk) 15:59, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Can we add Rick's victory at the MTV Europe Award to his article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.90.55.45 ( talk) 21:31, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
Also: He wasn't even invited to perform. http://www.rickastley.co.uk/news/news2008-10-30.html -- 129.241.150.176 ( talk) 21:37, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
"One of the first occurences was when the trailer for the video game Grand Theft Auto IV generated so much traffic Rockstar Games's website crashed."
Rickrolling existed long before GTAIV as even the Rickrolling page attests. Can someone change this? I can't because of the protected status of the page —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.111.183.138 ( talk) 18:15, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone think RickRolling was a phenomenon started by people working for him? On youtube, lot's of controversial or interesting videos would be linked to a RickRoll. It was the best prank on the net, however it seems to good to be true for this to not start from a source, it might just be lucky though. But even if it did start from a source from him, many people thought it was funny and would make RickRoll pranks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.201.193.254 ( talk) 18:40, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
No, the source of rickrolling came from 4chan, predictably. They started off with Duckroll, the trail is visible.
The "Rick Roll" section needs some serious help. It's hardly limited to one YouTube video, nor even to YouTube. It's been featured on a number of TV shows ( Robot Chicken is but one), and other media ( xkcd, etc.). -- Kickstart70- T- C 08:11, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
Does it really need to be the #2 section on this page? Seems more appropriate is a Trivia section or link to a page that specifically talks about it on 'internet memes' or something, eh?
or maybe even deleted entirely! Sweetnorbert ( talk) 17:18, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
Seriously —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sweetnorbert ( talk • contribs) 17:27, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
He was on it today. Please add to article. Also, he was obviously lip synching when singing Never Gonna Give You Up.-- Rocklin Kyley ( talk) 09:19, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
Hi, I just saw an episode of Psych (First aired on 2/13/2009) that had a reference to Rick Astley. During a flashback to 1988 Spencer creates a Rick Astley pinata for a contest at a summer camp. Later in the episode the pinata ends up being dredged up from the bottom of the lake.
I just thought it was a funny culture reference, and maybe we could add it to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.98.179.79 ( talk) 07:03, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
Hey everyone!!!!1111 Anywai, can somebody please remove the Associated Acts: FBI link in the infobox? (Just the link, not the text) It leads to a disambiguation page, where Rick's band FBI is an entry but does not have a page. I can't seem to remove it, I can change the link, but if I remove the link, the box becomes text. ANYONE? -- MasterOfTheXP ( talk) 23:42, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
As a courtesy to any editors who come to this page in order to update the death reports please note the following:
If you have any questions about this issue please post them below. However be advised that any additions to this article concerning his death will be reverted immediately. Repeated additions could lead to a vandalism warning. Manning ( talk) 06:40, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Rick Astley has been reported dead on june 30 2009
sources http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-287996 http://digg.com/people/Rick_Astley_Found_Dead_in_Berlin_Hotel_Room
confrimation please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Letsmakeithapn323 ( talk • contribs) 04:52, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Also hearing this, can we get a confirmation and add this into his page? 75.182.106.197 ( talk) 04:57, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
I don't know why this keeps getting deleted. I heard it on German radio. They confirmed it. 207.154.101.137 ( talk) 05:24, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
this is fake - 4chan is behind it. Look at the iReport - it lists the date on the alleged AP Report as "Monday, June 30th". Monday was the 29th. Mega-fail. Take a look through B's archives, they're definitely trying to spread the rumour. Cvanp ( talk) 04:59, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
"iReport.com is a user-generated site. That means the stories submitted by users are not edited, fact-checked or screened before they post." I think that's all you need to know. Tnova4 ( talk) 05:25, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Despite it being a hoax, shouldn't we add a sentence or two to the 2000's section saying it's a hoax? A lot of people are going to be coming to this page in the next few hours, and I think if it said it was a hoax that would calm a lot of people. AlexAH ( talk) 06:14, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
This picture also describes some more of the problems listed about the article above. [2] -- 75.81.213.51 ( talk) 06:44, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/6/30/nation/20090630144948&sec=nation
This link is a word for word copy of the hoax AP article. I have emailed the newspaper in question to correct it. Manning ( talk) 07:06, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Malaysia now is fooled. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/6/30/nation/20090630144948&sec=nation Are you ready for IPv6? ( talk) 07:07, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
it should be mentioned on wiki page. it has been talked about by the press: http://www.inquisitr.com/27748/rick-astley-dead/ and perez hilton on twitter. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.86.34.252 ( talk) 07:54, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
The Hoax is beginning to gain traction. A quick google news search shows articles from The Sun and The Times. I'd wait for today to pan out to see if any more 'reputable' sources appear. Sun Article 65.189.175.112 ( talk) 14:11, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
A mention should be made of The Hoax. Baltimore Sun, Entertainment Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, The Times, The Sun, Cherry Creek News, Associated Content and many others have written articles on it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.86.34.252 ( talk) 16:10, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Seriously? No one is remotely intrigued by the possibility that Rick met his wife when she was dancing in one of his music videos? Please someone who knows, comment on this. And before whoever deleted this comment deletes it again, think about how awesome Rick and his wife are for doing something like that. It's an important part of his background information which no one has posted.
To begin with a specific question--Lene Bausager bears some resemblance to the bikini-clad woman in the Rick Astley music video, "Whenever You Need Somebody". Is she in fact that very person? 24.90.209.33 ( talk) 16:13, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
I think she is, i can't rember when i read that but i think he did meet her within some shobizz thingy —Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.104.103.164 ( talk) 22:50, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
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Transcribed from an interview for which I have provided the link:
Interviewer: "You said you worked with Rick. What you did--you spotted him--"
Pete Waterman: "Yeah--well, I didn't spot him, my girlfriend did."
Interviewer: "Oh really!"
Pete Waterman: "Yeah."
From:
"Rick Astley and Pete Waterman on TV-am - 1987"
Timed link - see it right here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM-PHEpdEak#t=2m00s
So, the part of the sentence beginning the 2nd section should be changed from:
"...when he was noticed by the record producer Pete Waterman, who persuaded him to come to London..."
to:
"...when he was noticed by the girlfriend of record producer Pete Waterman; Waterman persuaded him to come to London..."
68.174.102.95 ( talk) 04:05, 8 September 2009 (UTC)
Why is there no personal life section on this page? Doesn't Rick have a personal life? I, for one, would like to know about it! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 125.239.59.228 ( talk) 07:59, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
Are you sure you haven't been rick rolled, Wikipedia? I find no evidence that he exists in any iron clad sources. Not in Britannica, not on Galileo. Zip. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.243.112.246 ( talk) 01:56, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
What about the pictures of him? Do you think it's someone else, or that it's a totally a digital fake/forged picture? 66.189.36.188 ( talk) 02:53, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
I am more curious about how the dude doesn't seem to have aged a day in twenty years. The only difference at all is the hair. Perhaps he is a time traveler, looking for a wife. To never give up. - NemFX ( talk) 08:29, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
He can't be born in three different places. Please fix it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.239.29.61 ( talk) 16:33, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
Newton-le-Willows, Astley's hometown is in Cheshire, not Lancashire or Merseyside as the article indicates.
Many thanks
Dan —Preceding unsigned comment added by Crofty82 ( talk • contribs) 09:15, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
Dan, Dan, the opinion man! Newton le Willows is in St.Helens, which is in Merseyside. It's never been in Cheshire in it's life! 92.239.71.235 ( talk) 23:47, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
this whole Wikipedia entry sounds like like someone's sales - marketing pitch.
"After retiring from the music industry in 1993, 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".[6] Astley was voted "Best Act Ever" by Internet users at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.[7]" 69.165.138.51 ( talk) 00:51, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
The comment that "During much of his career, due to his deep bass-baritone voice, many listeners assumed he was African-American." could be very consfusing. Since Astley is not an American, how could he be African-American? The term should be changed to "black." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.180.197.28 ( talk) 15:19, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
His so-called lineage is multiracial and so he is a Mutant-American like Barack Obama. That is why his music sounds like African-American. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 186.109.2.24 ( talk) 16:04, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
What about his new band, The Luddites? its for real! http://www.rickastley.co.uk/2011/01/rock-astley-and-the-luddites-smash-the-rose/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.4.151.110 ( talk) 12:20, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
"During the late 2000s". Please change this to "During the early 2000s" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.221.178.130 ( talk) 14:06, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
Also "he became the first male solo artist to have his first eight singles all chart in the UK Top 10. This record still stands to this day." - The latter sentence is redundant as a 'first' record can never be broken. The writer probably meant that Rick remains the only artist for this to be true; if so, this would be fine to express. 188.221.72.112 ( talk) 02:44, 20 April 2013 (UTC)
It says he retired at 1933, yet he was born on 1966? I do not know the actual dates, so I didn't change it, but if someone could, that would be great... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 37.105.62.82 ( talk) 11:47, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
In Lancashire there are word-of-mouth rumours that Max Bygraves fathered Astley during a tour. Fletcherbrian ( talk) 14:03, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
One of many links here
Comments abound that Astley has a facial resemblance to Bygraves. Fletcherbrian ( talk) 14:13, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
OK cool Fletcherbrian ( talk) 13:42, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
Please inclue My Red Book on Discography in Studio albums, thanks! Raphael Figueira ( talk) 00:18, 18 November 2015 (UTC)
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I'm quite sure the word "signle" should be "single". Quick search on the page should show the location. However it in the last line of the "Return to singing" section. 213.67.227.15 ( talk) 09:42, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
In April 2016 Astley released "Keep Signing", which the Mirror would classify as a "comeback single", off his forthcoming album, "50". [25] [40]
The title should be "Keep Singing", not signing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Daniel6048 ( talk • contribs) 11:45, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
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In the final paragraph in the section "Return to singing," there are a few things that I think should be changed. The lines are "In April 2016 Astley released "Keep Singing", from his forthcoming album, 50. Interviewed by Amanda Holden on the Lorraine show on 7 April, Astley explained that it was turning 50 which had prompted him to release the single."
The first sentence is missing a comma after 2016.
In the second sentence, Astley is referred to as "it" instead of "he." He's referring to himself turning 50, so I would assume the pronoun should be "he" instead of "it."
And in my personal opinion, the second sentence is phrased awkwardly. I think it would sound better if it said "In an interview by Amanda Holden on..." instead. Snax28 ( talk) 00:20, 1 May 2016 (UTC)
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Replace the final paragraph of the Rickrolling subheading with the following paragraph:
There were reports that despite the video garnering millions of hits on YouTube, Astley earned almost no money from the online phenomenon, receiving only $12 USD in royalties from YouTube for his performance share, as of August 2010, [1] but Astley denied those reports in 2016. [2] AlexWall07 ( talk) 18:38, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
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Put under 'Personal Life' Before Rick Astley became famous he used to go clubbing local night clubs MrChoccyBar ( talk) 22:16, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
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open channel) 22:23, 29 November 2017 (UTC)Recently, I had a request to find Rick Astley sources in Newspapers.com. If anyone wants to use the sources I found, please do! Megalibrarygirl ( talk) 16:49, 26 April 2018 (UTC)
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Change 'O==Career==' to just '==Career==' RM Jessie ( talk) 16:04, 28 October 2019 (UTC)
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Change Lancashire to Merseyside, Astley´s birth town is indeed in Merseyside. Thx 31.30.172.25 ( talk) 15:51, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
The link [21] (54) is now [22]. The old link throws a 404. - Ads ( talk) 03:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
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Add information about how he was Rick rolled on Reddit on 17th June 2020 45.125.155.213 ( talk) 04:59, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
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Please put under rickrolling internet phenomenon
On 18 June 2020, approximately around 12 AM (GMT+8), Rick Astley posted a photo of himself at his very first concert in 1989 on social media platform Reddit, following which a commenter known as u/theMalleableDuck commented on the post, saying that he had met him backstage when he was 12 years old, and attaching what was supposedly a link to a photo taken with him. The photo, however, was actually a link to a copy of the Rickroll video. Rick Astley supposedly fell prey to it, and clicked on the link rickrolling himself in the process. He reacted with a clapping hands emoji after being rickrolled, while the Reddit user, whose identity is not yet known, became famous in the process, earning himself just under 40,000 Reddit coins and access to Reddit premium until 2029, along with respect from Rick Astley.
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[2] [3] Chenfenggoh ( talk) 11:04, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
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I believe that that the current image is a poor representation of Rick Astley.
1. It’s in B&W, even though the subject is still alive.
2. It has mediocre resolution.
3. It’s partially cropped.
4. We typically like to use photographs of musicians performing in their articles.
So, with these arguments in mind, I think that this new proposal will solve all these underlying issues. Thoughts? Relevation Animations ( talk) 17:14, 23 September 2020 (UTC)
He's obviously both. But does he self-identify more as English, in the same way as, for example, Tom Jones self-identifies more as Welsh? It seems Astley's fame has primarily arisen from his success in the British music charts and British music scene, not "English" charts and "English" music scene? Martinevans123 ( talk) 10:16, 1 April 2021 (UTC)
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Rick Astley's latest album is "The Best Of Me", released in 2019. 104.249.252.122 ( talk) 01:10, 25 April 2021 (UTC)
!f you ask Rick Astley for a DVD of the movie Up, he will not give it to you because he is "Never Gonna Give You Up". However by not giving you Up, even though you asked for it, he is letting you down. The Astley Paradox. 86.149.211.54 ( talk) 15:37, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
Unfortunately, the fair use restrictions for File:Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody.png, File:Hold Me in Your Arms (Rick Astley album).jpg and File:Body and Soul (Rick Astley album).jpg do not permit their use in this article. Just sayin', before the bot inevitably arrives to take them out. Regards. Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:09, 7 September 2021 (UTC)
Where does the article say that Astley is a " musician" (other than a vocalist) and that he is a " record producer"? Thanks. Martinevans123 ( talk) 16:30, 10 September 2021 (UTC)
Can someone with editing privileges please correct the marriage date? He's been married since 2003, no 2013. Thanks!
Strange. This article says 2003, as do a few others. https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/i-fell-in-love-with-her-the-day-i-met-her-the-women-in-rick-astley-s-life-20200819-p55n8s.html. No idea what the actual date is.
Also to note, Rick was born in Great Sankey, a suburb of Warrington but grew up in Newton-le-Willows. He was not born in Newton-le-Willows Ribbo ( talk) 17:15, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
Rick Astley also became very popular in Asia. I hope that some sort of statistics can be added to show how he performed in the music charts. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Modelwatcher ( talk • contribs) 16:03, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
On the topic of celebrity death hoaxes, I've opened the matter for RFC debate to get things resolved once and for all. See Talk:Celebrity death hoax. Manning ( talk) 10:23 am, Today (UTC+10) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Manning Bartlett ( talk • contribs) 01:24, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
Can someone add Astley's involvement in the New Kids on the Block song "Bring Back The Time"? In the music video, Astley parodied the video for the Talking Heads song "Once In a Lifetime". -- TribeHasSpoken ( talk) 08:49, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
This page says "in Newton-le-Willows in Lancashire". The Newton-le-Willows page says that city is located in Merseyside, although it's "part of the historic county of Lancashire." The Cheshire page claims he was born in Cheshire. Was Newton-le-Willows ever considered part of Cheshire? Tocharianne ( talk) 11:07, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
Newton-le-Willows born Rick Astley..."? Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:17, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
The last paragraph of the intro says 'His song "Never Gonna Give You Up" reached 1 billion views
'. How do you view a song? I believe it should read 'The YouTube video for his song "Never Gonna Give You Up" reached 1 billion views
'. I made an account just to add this but found out it's protected and you need at least 10 edits.
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His family moved to Newton from Warrington when his was about 6 years old. Onceawirealwaysawire ( talk) 19:25, 26 December 2022 (UTC)
died of time 120.29.104.222 ( talk) 03:23, 9 June 2023 (UTC)
Hello. After looking on Rick Astley’s Spotify, I’ve found 3 songs made by the artist “Will O’ The Wisp” that feature Rick Astley. Could anybody add any information to this, as I’m unable to find any info on who this artist is and how they’re collaborating with Rick. JMC Arts ( talk) 22:03, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
On 24 June 2023 Astley performed for the first time at the Glastonbury Festival, on the Pyramid Stage. He took to the stage shortly after midday to the sound of the Star Wars theme, before a disco version Together Forever. He later took to the drum kit for AC/DC's Highway To Hell. Astley had been booked for the festival in 2020, before the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] 86.187.164.61 ( talk) 17:14, 24 June 2023 (UTC) 86.187.164.61 ( talk) 17:14, 24 June 2023 (UTC)
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In the first papragraph it says "In 1979, Astley received a direct entry commission into 22nd SAS Regiment after successfully completing service with the Honourable Balloon Artillery Corps, although was injured during an early training jump and was forced to resign his commission." Assuming his birthday is listed correctly as 1966, that would make him 13 when he got his commission. I can't be the only one who noticed this! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.57.117.48 ( talk) 08:07, 15 August 2008 (UTC)
A photo of Rick should be added to this page, perhaps along with an image from the album cover. LLP 15:31, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
Does Rick Astley have extra vocal cords? 168.209.98.35 04:10, 7 Apr 2004 (UTC)
This article lacks information on what record labels distributed Astley's albums; if memory serves me correctly, RCA distributed two of his albums in the United States during a brief period in the 1980's. Be sure to include the labels in sequence on the Infobox musical artist once verified. - B.C.Schmerker 16:02, 25 June 2007 (UTC)
I'll get information on it and when more info's out...
Here, I found this link fairly informative but I'm not good at writing articles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHg5SJYRHA0 SockMonkeh 21:12, 21 May 2007 (UTC)
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It wasn't originally a fake link to porn. Here's from Lurkmore:
Wikipedia contains plenty of other references to memes, none of which can be provided to wikipedia's harsh and demanding standards. But they still get a mention. -- 86.128.77.245 13:29, 1 July 2007 (UTC)
WP:OTHERCRAPEXISTS, We aren't talking about those memes, we're discussing this one. DarkSaber2k 08:04, 2 July 2007 (UTC)
I'd just like to point out there is a way to prove it was 4chan that started it; if one were to go through the early comments you'll see a change around page 750/749 from nostalgic posts reminiscing about rick to posts questioning why the video isn't GTA4. Now, you may argue that it had been used before but no one posted any comments those times. But considering how many comments were posted most of which referencing /v/ and other 4chan memes, you'd have to wonder why no one else said anything about their internet communities if it had indeed started on those. 4chan also has a bit of a semi-followed rules 1&2 which say one mustn't speak of 4chan, which would also lessen(abet minimally) the likelihood of their doing it first if it had indeed been around before the GTA trailer.
Found a citation: http://www.cwyohba.org/noexit/news/rickastley/rickastley.html (and no, that's not a rickroll in disguise) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.255.77.81 ( talk) 22:30, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
Current article reads: In 2005 Astley released the album Portrait in which he covered many classic soul standards such as "Vincent"[3], "Nature Boy" and "Close to You".
In what parallel universe are 'Vincent', 'Nature Boy' and 'Close To You' defined as 'soul standards'? Widmerpool 12:09, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sK3AqFYAWQ <-- HABEEB IT.
(That video has been removed due to "terms of use" violations, btw) Rusober ( talk) 02:14, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
The paragraph that refers to Nick Lowe rhyming "Astley" with "ghastly" feels a bit derisive and seems like it would be outside the spirit of NPOV. I don't feel comfortable making an edit, though, since I'm a WikiRookie. Thoughts? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.82.211.121 ( talk • contribs)
"Astley is the twin brother of radio personality Leo Laporte".
I'm pretty sure this isn't true..... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.40.107.112 ( talk) 22:31, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
"Although the idea originally developed as a joke, Astley himself was reportedly unimpressed at the use of his hit single as a target for mockery and posted a rant against the craze on his blog, a video of which ironically went on to prove even more popular."
Where is this so called rant of his? If it's even more popular than the actual video, how come I can't find it (yet I can find over thousands of videos of "Never Gonna Give You Up" labeled as "RickRoll")? It would be nice if whoever found this rant could post a link to it, you know sort of state the reference. I'm pretty sure if it was as popular as this article says or if it even exists at all, I would be able to find it on YouTube without even having to ask here. -- Machriderx ( talk) 23:42, 4 January 2008 (UTC)
In addition, this interview seems to counter the idea that he hates it:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/webscout/2008/03/rick-astley-kin.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by 209.98.249.59 ( talk) 01:20, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
No sources, and while a fraction of it is true it says on another page he won't try and capitalise on the meme. The paragraph is written in a definitely not encyclopedic style, and it contains a great deal of opinion. While some effort should be made to salvage the extent of rick rolling on 2008's april fools day, what's there at the moment is utter trash ( 86.143.12.235 ( talk) 17:48, 3 April 2008 (UTC))
Added an external link to an Unofficial Rick Astley website, as the "external link" section looked a bit sparse. Red dwarf ( talk) 14:33, 6 April 2008 (UTC)
I have yet to find a verifiable source for this, but just came across a reference to Astley's music being used by American troops in their invasion of Panama in 1989. Info on the invasion can be seen at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_invasion_of_Panama, while a reference to the use of rock music is also found in the Noriega article at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Noriega.
The reference to Astley came in the 3rd episode of the 17th series of Never Mind the Buzzcocks. I personally find this very humourous, but also consider it a reasonable addition to the article here. Is anyone else familiar with this use? -- 198.96.36.120 ( talk) 22:25, 22 April 2008 (UTC)
"Minecraft Villager sounds" "More Minecraft Villager sounds" "Even More Minecraft Villager sounds"
This article has been the subject of repeated vandalism for the past few days. I restored the last correct version (Revision as of 07:52, April 13, 2008) of this page. No new relevant change has been done since then. I will set a semi-protection if this childish behaviour continues. Glloq ( talk) 09:57, 13 April 2008 (UTC)
Has Rick Astley himself ever commented re: the rickroll phenomenon? Just curious. Alcy ( talk) 22:17, 3 February 2008 (UTC)
Is the article correct in saying that Astley was part of a band called "the Aphex Twins"? If so, did that band have any relation to *the* Aphex twin? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.57.90.83 ( talk) 05:48, 15 May 2008 (UTC)
Newton le Willows is in Merseyside but somebody keeps changing it to Lancashire. Can the moderator make sure it is corrected (look up Newton le willows on Wiki to verify) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.242.136.126 ( talk) 22:53, 27 June 2008 (UTC)
We’ve been “Rickrolled!” (01/10/20081)
“ | Rick Astley – in his first ever nomination in the history of the MTV Europe Music Awards – will compete against Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, Tokio Hotel and U2 for Best Act Ever. | ” |
— Balthazar ( T| C) 23:33, 1 October 2008 (UTC)
way ahead of you, i've added it already to his web page.
but im not a good writer outside of ED, you might rewrite it, oh i dunno...all of it
-anon —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.173.47.87 ( talk) 00:53, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
edit two: well, it was there, but got reverted from vandalism. but like i said before im not any good at this shit if i dont have the freedom to make fun of my subject as much as possable.
Is it ok to re-add Image:NeverGonnaGiveYouUp_official_photo.jpg (was in a July 31 version of the article) -- EarthFurst ( talk) 03:50, 11 August 2008 (UTC)\
I say so. Equaaldoors ( talk) 04:34, 5 October 2008 (UTC)
i dunno the legal mumbo jumbo behind using a photo from an official fan web site, but a current picture (as of 2004 i belive) of rick can be found on his fan website at http://www.rickastley.co.uk/gallery/FarEast/Singfest04.jpg
with some cropping and editing we can possably add a picture to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.173.49.195 ( talk) 08:34 7 October 2008
Just in!
From Rick's website:
Rick Not Asked By MTV
30th October 2008
Contrary to many stories published this week by various sources, Rick has not been asked by MTV to perform at their European Music Awards on November 6th. He has received an invitation to attend the ceremony but has not yet made up his mind as to whether he will make the journey up to Liverpool. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.141.196.252 ( talk) 15:59, 31 October 2008 (UTC)
Can we add Rick's victory at the MTV Europe Award to his article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.90.55.45 ( talk) 21:31, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
Also: He wasn't even invited to perform. http://www.rickastley.co.uk/news/news2008-10-30.html -- 129.241.150.176 ( talk) 21:37, 6 November 2008 (UTC)
"One of the first occurences was when the trailer for the video game Grand Theft Auto IV generated so much traffic Rockstar Games's website crashed."
Rickrolling existed long before GTAIV as even the Rickrolling page attests. Can someone change this? I can't because of the protected status of the page —Preceding unsigned comment added by 88.111.183.138 ( talk) 18:15, 11 December 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone think RickRolling was a phenomenon started by people working for him? On youtube, lot's of controversial or interesting videos would be linked to a RickRoll. It was the best prank on the net, however it seems to good to be true for this to not start from a source, it might just be lucky though. But even if it did start from a source from him, many people thought it was funny and would make RickRoll pranks. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.201.193.254 ( talk) 18:40, 17 December 2008 (UTC)
No, the source of rickrolling came from 4chan, predictably. They started off with Duckroll, the trail is visible.
The "Rick Roll" section needs some serious help. It's hardly limited to one YouTube video, nor even to YouTube. It's been featured on a number of TV shows ( Robot Chicken is but one), and other media ( xkcd, etc.). -- Kickstart70- T- C 08:11, 2 December 2007 (UTC)
Does it really need to be the #2 section on this page? Seems more appropriate is a Trivia section or link to a page that specifically talks about it on 'internet memes' or something, eh?
or maybe even deleted entirely! Sweetnorbert ( talk) 17:18, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
Seriously —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sweetnorbert ( talk • contribs) 17:27, 27 January 2009 (UTC)
He was on it today. Please add to article. Also, he was obviously lip synching when singing Never Gonna Give You Up.-- Rocklin Kyley ( talk) 09:19, 6 February 2009 (UTC)
Hi, I just saw an episode of Psych (First aired on 2/13/2009) that had a reference to Rick Astley. During a flashback to 1988 Spencer creates a Rick Astley pinata for a contest at a summer camp. Later in the episode the pinata ends up being dredged up from the bottom of the lake.
I just thought it was a funny culture reference, and maybe we could add it to the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.98.179.79 ( talk) 07:03, 14 February 2009 (UTC)
Hey everyone!!!!1111 Anywai, can somebody please remove the Associated Acts: FBI link in the infobox? (Just the link, not the text) It leads to a disambiguation page, where Rick's band FBI is an entry but does not have a page. I can't seem to remove it, I can change the link, but if I remove the link, the box becomes text. ANYONE? -- MasterOfTheXP ( talk) 23:42, 12 January 2009 (UTC)
As a courtesy to any editors who come to this page in order to update the death reports please note the following:
If you have any questions about this issue please post them below. However be advised that any additions to this article concerning his death will be reverted immediately. Repeated additions could lead to a vandalism warning. Manning ( talk) 06:40, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Rick Astley has been reported dead on june 30 2009
sources http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-287996 http://digg.com/people/Rick_Astley_Found_Dead_in_Berlin_Hotel_Room
confrimation please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Letsmakeithapn323 ( talk • contribs) 04:52, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Also hearing this, can we get a confirmation and add this into his page? 75.182.106.197 ( talk) 04:57, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
I don't know why this keeps getting deleted. I heard it on German radio. They confirmed it. 207.154.101.137 ( talk) 05:24, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
this is fake - 4chan is behind it. Look at the iReport - it lists the date on the alleged AP Report as "Monday, June 30th". Monday was the 29th. Mega-fail. Take a look through B's archives, they're definitely trying to spread the rumour. Cvanp ( talk) 04:59, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
"iReport.com is a user-generated site. That means the stories submitted by users are not edited, fact-checked or screened before they post." I think that's all you need to know. Tnova4 ( talk) 05:25, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Despite it being a hoax, shouldn't we add a sentence or two to the 2000's section saying it's a hoax? A lot of people are going to be coming to this page in the next few hours, and I think if it said it was a hoax that would calm a lot of people. AlexAH ( talk) 06:14, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
This picture also describes some more of the problems listed about the article above. [2] -- 75.81.213.51 ( talk) 06:44, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/6/30/nation/20090630144948&sec=nation
This link is a word for word copy of the hoax AP article. I have emailed the newspaper in question to correct it. Manning ( talk) 07:06, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Malaysia now is fooled. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/6/30/nation/20090630144948&sec=nation Are you ready for IPv6? ( talk) 07:07, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
it should be mentioned on wiki page. it has been talked about by the press: http://www.inquisitr.com/27748/rick-astley-dead/ and perez hilton on twitter. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.86.34.252 ( talk) 07:54, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
The Hoax is beginning to gain traction. A quick google news search shows articles from The Sun and The Times. I'd wait for today to pan out to see if any more 'reputable' sources appear. Sun Article 65.189.175.112 ( talk) 14:11, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
A mention should be made of The Hoax. Baltimore Sun, Entertainment Weekly, San Francisco Chronicle, The Times, The Sun, Cherry Creek News, Associated Content and many others have written articles on it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.86.34.252 ( talk) 16:10, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
Seriously? No one is remotely intrigued by the possibility that Rick met his wife when she was dancing in one of his music videos? Please someone who knows, comment on this. And before whoever deleted this comment deletes it again, think about how awesome Rick and his wife are for doing something like that. It's an important part of his background information which no one has posted.
To begin with a specific question--Lene Bausager bears some resemblance to the bikini-clad woman in the Rick Astley music video, "Whenever You Need Somebody". Is she in fact that very person? 24.90.209.33 ( talk) 16:13, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
I think she is, i can't rember when i read that but i think he did meet her within some shobizz thingy —Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.104.103.164 ( talk) 22:50, 16 June 2010 (UTC)
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Transcribed from an interview for which I have provided the link:
Interviewer: "You said you worked with Rick. What you did--you spotted him--"
Pete Waterman: "Yeah--well, I didn't spot him, my girlfriend did."
Interviewer: "Oh really!"
Pete Waterman: "Yeah."
From:
"Rick Astley and Pete Waterman on TV-am - 1987"
Timed link - see it right here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eM-PHEpdEak#t=2m00s
So, the part of the sentence beginning the 2nd section should be changed from:
"...when he was noticed by the record producer Pete Waterman, who persuaded him to come to London..."
to:
"...when he was noticed by the girlfriend of record producer Pete Waterman; Waterman persuaded him to come to London..."
68.174.102.95 ( talk) 04:05, 8 September 2009 (UTC)
Why is there no personal life section on this page? Doesn't Rick have a personal life? I, for one, would like to know about it! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 125.239.59.228 ( talk) 07:59, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
Are you sure you haven't been rick rolled, Wikipedia? I find no evidence that he exists in any iron clad sources. Not in Britannica, not on Galileo. Zip. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.243.112.246 ( talk) 01:56, 25 May 2009 (UTC)
What about the pictures of him? Do you think it's someone else, or that it's a totally a digital fake/forged picture? 66.189.36.188 ( talk) 02:53, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
I am more curious about how the dude doesn't seem to have aged a day in twenty years. The only difference at all is the hair. Perhaps he is a time traveler, looking for a wife. To never give up. - NemFX ( talk) 08:29, 29 August 2009 (UTC)
He can't be born in three different places. Please fix it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.239.29.61 ( talk) 16:33, 6 January 2011 (UTC)
Newton-le-Willows, Astley's hometown is in Cheshire, not Lancashire or Merseyside as the article indicates.
Many thanks
Dan —Preceding unsigned comment added by Crofty82 ( talk • contribs) 09:15, 15 December 2008 (UTC)
Dan, Dan, the opinion man! Newton le Willows is in St.Helens, which is in Merseyside. It's never been in Cheshire in it's life! 92.239.71.235 ( talk) 23:47, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
this whole Wikipedia entry sounds like like someone's sales - marketing pitch.
"After retiring from the music industry in 1993, 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".[6] Astley was voted "Best Act Ever" by Internet users at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.[7]" 69.165.138.51 ( talk) 00:51, 17 June 2011 (UTC)
The comment that "During much of his career, due to his deep bass-baritone voice, many listeners assumed he was African-American." could be very consfusing. Since Astley is not an American, how could he be African-American? The term should be changed to "black." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.180.197.28 ( talk) 15:19, 10 November 2009 (UTC)
His so-called lineage is multiracial and so he is a Mutant-American like Barack Obama. That is why his music sounds like African-American. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 186.109.2.24 ( talk) 16:04, 14 February 2012 (UTC)
What about his new band, The Luddites? its for real! http://www.rickastley.co.uk/2011/01/rock-astley-and-the-luddites-smash-the-rose/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.4.151.110 ( talk) 12:20, 2 March 2012 (UTC)
"During the late 2000s". Please change this to "During the early 2000s" — Preceding unsigned comment added by 188.221.178.130 ( talk) 14:06, 25 August 2012 (UTC)
Also "he became the first male solo artist to have his first eight singles all chart in the UK Top 10. This record still stands to this day." - The latter sentence is redundant as a 'first' record can never be broken. The writer probably meant that Rick remains the only artist for this to be true; if so, this would be fine to express. 188.221.72.112 ( talk) 02:44, 20 April 2013 (UTC)
It says he retired at 1933, yet he was born on 1966? I do not know the actual dates, so I didn't change it, but if someone could, that would be great... — Preceding unsigned comment added by 37.105.62.82 ( talk) 11:47, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
In Lancashire there are word-of-mouth rumours that Max Bygraves fathered Astley during a tour. Fletcherbrian ( talk) 14:03, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
One of many links here
Comments abound that Astley has a facial resemblance to Bygraves. Fletcherbrian ( talk) 14:13, 27 September 2014 (UTC)
OK cool Fletcherbrian ( talk) 13:42, 28 September 2014 (UTC)
Please inclue My Red Book on Discography in Studio albums, thanks! Raphael Figueira ( talk) 00:18, 18 November 2015 (UTC)
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I'm quite sure the word "signle" should be "single". Quick search on the page should show the location. However it in the last line of the "Return to singing" section. 213.67.227.15 ( talk) 09:42, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
In April 2016 Astley released "Keep Signing", which the Mirror would classify as a "comeback single", off his forthcoming album, "50". [25] [40]
The title should be "Keep Singing", not signing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Daniel6048 ( talk • contribs) 11:45, 8 April 2016 (UTC)
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In the final paragraph in the section "Return to singing," there are a few things that I think should be changed. The lines are "In April 2016 Astley released "Keep Singing", from his forthcoming album, 50. Interviewed by Amanda Holden on the Lorraine show on 7 April, Astley explained that it was turning 50 which had prompted him to release the single."
The first sentence is missing a comma after 2016.
In the second sentence, Astley is referred to as "it" instead of "he." He's referring to himself turning 50, so I would assume the pronoun should be "he" instead of "it."
And in my personal opinion, the second sentence is phrased awkwardly. I think it would sound better if it said "In an interview by Amanda Holden on..." instead. Snax28 ( talk) 00:20, 1 May 2016 (UTC)
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Replace the final paragraph of the Rickrolling subheading with the following paragraph:
There were reports that despite the video garnering millions of hits on YouTube, Astley earned almost no money from the online phenomenon, receiving only $12 USD in royalties from YouTube for his performance share, as of August 2010, [1] but Astley denied those reports in 2016. [2] AlexWall07 ( talk) 18:38, 7 December 2016 (UTC)
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Put under 'Personal Life' Before Rick Astley became famous he used to go clubbing local night clubs MrChoccyBar ( talk) 22:16, 29 November 2017 (UTC)
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Change 'O==Career==' to just '==Career==' RM Jessie ( talk) 16:04, 28 October 2019 (UTC)
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Change Lancashire to Merseyside, Astley´s birth town is indeed in Merseyside. Thx 31.30.172.25 ( talk) 15:51, 23 February 2020 (UTC)
The link [21] (54) is now [22]. The old link throws a 404. - Ads ( talk) 03:04, 19 May 2020 (UTC)
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Add information about how he was Rick rolled on Reddit on 17th June 2020 45.125.155.213 ( talk) 04:59, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
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Please put under rickrolling internet phenomenon
On 18 June 2020, approximately around 12 AM (GMT+8), Rick Astley posted a photo of himself at his very first concert in 1989 on social media platform Reddit, following which a commenter known as u/theMalleableDuck commented on the post, saying that he had met him backstage when he was 12 years old, and attaching what was supposedly a link to a photo taken with him. The photo, however, was actually a link to a copy of the Rickroll video. Rick Astley supposedly fell prey to it, and clicked on the link rickrolling himself in the process. He reacted with a clapping hands emoji after being rickrolled, while the Reddit user, whose identity is not yet known, became famous in the process, earning himself just under 40,000 Reddit coins and access to Reddit premium until 2029, along with respect from Rick Astley.
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[2] [3] Chenfenggoh ( talk) 11:04, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
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I believe that that the current image is a poor representation of Rick Astley.
1. It’s in B&W, even though the subject is still alive.
2. It has mediocre resolution.
3. It’s partially cropped.
4. We typically like to use photographs of musicians performing in their articles.
So, with these arguments in mind, I think that this new proposal will solve all these underlying issues. Thoughts? Relevation Animations ( talk) 17:14, 23 September 2020 (UTC)
He's obviously both. But does he self-identify more as English, in the same way as, for example, Tom Jones self-identifies more as Welsh? It seems Astley's fame has primarily arisen from his success in the British music charts and British music scene, not "English" charts and "English" music scene? Martinevans123 ( talk) 10:16, 1 April 2021 (UTC)
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Rick Astley's latest album is "The Best Of Me", released in 2019. 104.249.252.122 ( talk) 01:10, 25 April 2021 (UTC)
!f you ask Rick Astley for a DVD of the movie Up, he will not give it to you because he is "Never Gonna Give You Up". However by not giving you Up, even though you asked for it, he is letting you down. The Astley Paradox. 86.149.211.54 ( talk) 15:37, 22 August 2021 (UTC)
Unfortunately, the fair use restrictions for File:Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody.png, File:Hold Me in Your Arms (Rick Astley album).jpg and File:Body and Soul (Rick Astley album).jpg do not permit their use in this article. Just sayin', before the bot inevitably arrives to take them out. Regards. Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:09, 7 September 2021 (UTC)
Where does the article say that Astley is a " musician" (other than a vocalist) and that he is a " record producer"? Thanks. Martinevans123 ( talk) 16:30, 10 September 2021 (UTC)
Can someone with editing privileges please correct the marriage date? He's been married since 2003, no 2013. Thanks!
Strange. This article says 2003, as do a few others. https://www.smh.com.au/culture/music/i-fell-in-love-with-her-the-day-i-met-her-the-women-in-rick-astley-s-life-20200819-p55n8s.html. No idea what the actual date is.
Also to note, Rick was born in Great Sankey, a suburb of Warrington but grew up in Newton-le-Willows. He was not born in Newton-le-Willows Ribbo ( talk) 17:15, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
Rick Astley also became very popular in Asia. I hope that some sort of statistics can be added to show how he performed in the music charts. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Modelwatcher ( talk • contribs) 16:03, 8 November 2006 (UTC)
On the topic of celebrity death hoaxes, I've opened the matter for RFC debate to get things resolved once and for all. See Talk:Celebrity death hoax. Manning ( talk) 10:23 am, Today (UTC+10) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Manning Bartlett ( talk • contribs) 01:24, 1 July 2009 (UTC)
Can someone add Astley's involvement in the New Kids on the Block song "Bring Back The Time"? In the music video, Astley parodied the video for the Talking Heads song "Once In a Lifetime". -- TribeHasSpoken ( talk) 08:49, 14 March 2022 (UTC)
This page says "in Newton-le-Willows in Lancashire". The Newton-le-Willows page says that city is located in Merseyside, although it's "part of the historic county of Lancashire." The Cheshire page claims he was born in Cheshire. Was Newton-le-Willows ever considered part of Cheshire? Tocharianne ( talk) 11:07, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
Newton-le-Willows born Rick Astley..."? Martinevans123 ( talk) 11:17, 10 May 2022 (UTC)
The last paragraph of the intro says 'His song "Never Gonna Give You Up" reached 1 billion views
'. How do you view a song? I believe it should read 'The YouTube video for his song "Never Gonna Give You Up" reached 1 billion views
'. I made an account just to add this but found out it's protected and you need at least 10 edits.
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His family moved to Newton from Warrington when his was about 6 years old. Onceawirealwaysawire ( talk) 19:25, 26 December 2022 (UTC)
died of time 120.29.104.222 ( talk) 03:23, 9 June 2023 (UTC)
Hello. After looking on Rick Astley’s Spotify, I’ve found 3 songs made by the artist “Will O’ The Wisp” that feature Rick Astley. Could anybody add any information to this, as I’m unable to find any info on who this artist is and how they’re collaborating with Rick. JMC Arts ( talk) 22:03, 17 June 2023 (UTC)
On 24 June 2023 Astley performed for the first time at the Glastonbury Festival, on the Pyramid Stage. He took to the stage shortly after midday to the sound of the Star Wars theme, before a disco version Together Forever. He later took to the drum kit for AC/DC's Highway To Hell. Astley had been booked for the festival in 2020, before the festival was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [1] 86.187.164.61 ( talk) 17:14, 24 June 2023 (UTC) 86.187.164.61 ( talk) 17:14, 24 June 2023 (UTC)