Never

The Autobiography

Rick Astley

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Macmillan
08 October 2024

Music; Rock & Pop music; Individual composers & musicians, bands & groups; Autobiography: arts & entertainment; Memoirs

Fame didn't actually make me happy. I was an insecure twenty-year-old and being famous made things worse back then. It was an era all about the way you looked and I still don't know how I squeezed through. I did enjoy myself for a lot of it, but, at some point, you're looking in the mirror and going: 'Is this it, then?' Clichéd as this sounds, success is never going to mend something that is broken. You just have to work that out for yourself. And something was a bit broken in me - I think it is with almost everybody who gets on the stage.'

When 'Never Gonna Give You Up' propelled Rick Astley into the pop stratosphere, it irrevocably altered his life's trajectory. Nothing could have prepared the young, unassuming Lancashire lad for what was in store for him. What followed was a whirlwind of TV appearances, fame, worldwide tours, bestselling albums and media scrutiny. But, after only six years in the business, having sold millions of records globally, Rick made a major life decision to retire, choosing family over fame. Time out of the industry offered him room for much-needed reflection and therapy - and unknowingly helped to set the stage for his triumphant return to music.

By: Rick Astley
Imprint: Macmillan
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 420g
ISBN: 9781035049400
ISBN 10: 1035049406
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 08 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Website: https://www.rickastley.co.uk/

Born in Lancashire in 1966, musician Rick Astley started his career as a teaboy at the music production company Stock Aitken Waterman before being recognized for his own musical talents. His 1987 debut album, Whenever You Need Somebody, sold 15.2 million copies worldwide and made him a household name. Since then, he has gone to release eight studio albums, selling over 40 million records globally and headlining multiple world tours. This is his first memoir.

Reviews for Never: The Autobiography

You wouldn’t get this from any other guy. This nuanced memoir is not your standard pop star autobiography * i * Straight-talking yet frequently astonishing memoir * The Times * A book as idiosyncratic as it is nostalgic * Observer * A lovely portrait of a man who became one of Britain’s most beloved pop stars, despite a brutally difficult upbringing -- Hadley Freeman, <i>The Sunday Times</i>