Never
The Autobiography
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Rick Astley
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Rick Astley
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Read by the author, Rick Astley
'I hadn’t been very comfortable with fame, but I didn’t know what to do with myself after I was famous. On the surface, I was just hugely relieved to be shot of the whole thing. I felt like I’d been let off the hook . . . But underneath that, I was pretty miserable.'
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.
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- mdmgd
- 20-11-24
Excellent
Good on Rick. it was great to hear your story! Thank you very much for sharing.
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- Ms. Valerie E. Bailey
- 26-11-24
loved the fact that Rick read the book himself
loved learning about Ricks past and that he read this book himself. a great read thank you
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- Lisa
- 26-12-24
What a story!
A really interesting story with loads of cracking anecdotes! Inspiring overall that even when you achieve your dreams they can be not quite what you thought you’d get . Refreshing honestly
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- annabel e jelley
- 04-11-24
areal insight into a thoroughly decent guy
Beautifully read, funny and interesting. Surprising back story and brings everything up to date. 100% recommend
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- Daniel Waddell
- 23-11-24
Just BRILLIANT!
What a fantastic story, and very well read by Rick Astley himself. I loved every minute of it!
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- Jihan
- 12-01-25
Authenticity
I wasn’t a fan before I listened to this. In the end, I didn’t want it to finish. What a top human being. I now have a number of albums to work my way through - thank you Rick!
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- Mr Andrew Taylor
- 19-12-24
Honesty, integrity and humility
Never judge a book by its cover as the saying goes…interesting, and deserves all the success in the future…good paced content …
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- LezRichie
- 28-11-24
Surprise read
I didn’t think I’d enjoy this book, wasn’t really a fan but always knew Rick Ashley had something special, he did and still has great read of his childhood and life in the industry well done Rick you deserve every inch of your fame and I loved the book 👍🏽
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- Joe
- 24-10-24
Nice little bio
Definitely my era Ricks classics but prefer his alternative rock stuff later. This bio was a great story told well by Rick and giving a unique insight to his zig zag style career and life.
Whilst not one of my favourites it’s definitely worth listening to.
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- Mike La-Traille
- 05-01-25
He’s Never Gonna Give Up (again)
Superbly narrated by Rick himself; some surprises in terms of his passion whilst getting his thoughts across.
Really in-depth no nonsense account of his family life, early career and his return.
Great anecdotes about how it started and his time with SAW but also his return via Glasto, Rick Rolling and the album 50.
Touches on his third album and the flop single - Move Right Out - which I was happy to hear about as I bought that album twice on day of release due to it getting lost between the record shop and home! I love that single.
Really interesting, funny and shocking but you come away knowing he’s a guy that you’d happily spend some time having a coffee with!
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