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Purchase a copy of Rick Astley’s Never to be entered into a prize draw to win a lifesize standee of Rick! The winner will be announced on 10th October 2024.
When ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ propelled Rick Astley into the pop stratosphere, it changed his life forever.
Nothing could have prepared the young, unassuming lad from Lancashire for what was in store for him. This is Rick’s story – in his own words. At just nineteen, Rick agreed to sign with legendary music producer Pete Waterman – under the wings of music powerhouse Stock Aitken Waterman.
Unpredictable, outlandish adventures followed, giving him a peek into the mechanics of the music industry – all of which would eventually take Rick from the shadows of local bands to international stardom. From platinum-selling albums to worldwide tours, the world was at Rick’s feet. And then, suddenly, at what seemed like the height of fame, it wasn’t.
At twenty-seven, Rick retired himself from the industry that had brought him much success and financial stability. Behind the hits and the glitz and glamour was a young man coming to terms with his new-found fame, the realities of life in the pop-music machine and the pressures of life on the road, not to mention reconciling with his childhood spent between his divorced parents in a volatile family dynamic. Time out of the industry offered Rick room for much-needed reflection and therapy – and unknowingly helped to set the stage for his triumphant return to music.
Balancing nostalgia, fresh perspectives and introspection, with a good dose of northern humour, Never is an intimate look at the man behind the hits – and is a portrait of truth, artistic evolution and the astounding power of contentment.
These are special editions with yellow edges. Please note that while they do have an image of his signature on the edge, they are not signed copies.
This title is released on 10th October and orders will be dispatched or available to collect from this date.