Dec 29, 2023
Hello, my Drum Channel family! Billy Amendola here
in my “Bubble” with, our special guest, superstar Rick
Astley.
Before exploding on the pop charts in the 1980s,
Astley was playing drums in bands and singing from behind the kit.
Once he stepped out front, a new calling began. He was labeled one
of the best singers to come out of the U.K. and take America by
storm with his powerhouse vocal style with his two number-one
hits, “Never Gonna Give You Up” and “Together Forever.”
Working for songwriters/producers Stock,
Aitken, and Waterman, the most successful songwriting and producing
teams of the 80s, scoring more than 100 UK top 40 hits and selling
over 40 million records, Rick became an international
star.
In 1993, Rick took a six-year hiatus to take a break
from stardom to raise a family. He was itching to return after
seeing how much he was missed and respected in the industry by
writing, recording, and playing all the instruments in his home
studio as a present to himself, turning 50 years old.
He has since released new music, played huge shows,
and found out Dave Grohl and one of his favorite bands, the Foo
Fighters, were huge fans.
Rick talks about his insight into the songwriting
and recording process, as well as his continued passion for playing
drums.
Listen to this one with your family and friends.
Enjoy the words & music.