Never: The Autobiography by Rick Astley Hardcover Book

Description: Never by Rick Astley The official autobiography from singer, songwriter and musician Rick Astley. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description I hadnt been very comfortable with fame, but I didnt 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 Id 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 Ricks 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 Ricks feet. And then, suddenly, at what seemed like the height of fame, it wasnt.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. Author Biography Born in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire in 1966, musician Rick Astley started his career at the music production company Stock Aitken Waterman. His 1987 debut album, Whenever You Need Somebody, sold 15.2m copies worldwide and made him a household name. Since then he has gone on to release eight studio albums, selling over 40 million records worldwide, and played and toured around the world multiple times, including most recently a sell-out UK arena tour (2024). Never is his first and only official autobiography. Review You wouldnt 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 * Promotional A reflective, frank and beautiful memoir by the much-loved musician Rick Astley. Details ISBN1035049392 Author Rick Astley Audience Age 18 Publisher Pan Macmillan Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781035049394 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-10-10 Imprint Macmillan Subtitle The Autobiography Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Audience General UK Release Date 2024-10-10 ISBN-10 1035049392 NZ Release Date 2025-01-13 Pages 304 AU Release Date 2025-01-13 DEWEY 782.42164092 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161946421;

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