Rick Astley is a famous English disco performer that was extremely popular in the 80s of the last century. His author's compositions are distinguished by high taste, sense of proportion and cheerfulness. No wonder the singer was awarded the MTV award as the best performer of all time.
Biography of an English musician
Richard Paul (later - Rick) Astley was born on February 6, 1966 in the UK on the outskirts of Liverpool in a large family of ordinary farmers. After the parents divorced, the boy was raised by his father, while the other three children remained with their mother. Considering that all Astley's relatives were deeply religious people, little Richard attended church from early childhood and performed in the choir there. During his school years, the musical youth became seriously interested in music, as a result of which he was the founder of several yard groups, where he realized himself as a drummer. After graduating from school and receiving a general education, Rick Astley stayed to work on his father's farm, without stopping his performances in local bars and cafes.
In 1985, the young musician moved to London, where he periodically joined various rock groups, without staying for a long time in any of them. Then Richard decides to take up vocals and changes his name to a pseudonym - Rick Astley. Soon the famous London producer Pete Waterman noticed the talented singer and invited him to his recording music studio.
Creativity and success
Two years later, Rick released his first single, which instantly became a hit and for several weeks in a row took the top line in the lists of the most popular songs in Europe and America. Having received his first portion of fame, Astley does not stop there and in 1987 his first solo album was released, which sold fifteen million vinyl discs around the world and brings him a dizzying success. his famous rhythmic and cheerful dance compositions sounded at all discos in the world. Rick was fluent in the disco style.
In 1993, the singer ceases his creative activity and completely devotes himself to the family. For five years, he leads a secluded life and only occasionally continues to write his new songs. However, an irresistible craving for music gradually prevailed over him and in 1998 Rick Astley returned to the stage. Throughout his professional career, the musician has published seven solo albums and about ten collections, which included unique compositions that later became soundtracks for famous films and TV series.
Personal life
In his personal life, Rick Astley is insanely happy. He always believed that family is the main thing in the life of a real man. Having met his future wife Lena Boseiger in 1988 on a tour of Denmark, he fell in love for the first time. A year later, the couple got married, and in 1992, the wife gave her beloved husband a daughter, Emily. Since that time, the happy family lives in a large country house on the outskirts of London and enjoys well-being and warm love.
