Rick Astley

Rick Astley (b. 1966) is an English singer who rose to fame after his 1987 song "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit single in 25 countries. The song would come back into prominence as an internet meme in 2007.
==References==
* Astley's recording of "Never Gonna Give Up You Up" was briefly used in a pre-taped segment featured in the Electric Mayhem's performance at the 2016 Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival.
* Astley was spoofed as an Orange Gold Anything Muppet (performed by Tyler Bunch) in the online video "Sesame Street Presents the 80s," singing a parody of "Never Gonna Give You Up" as "Always Gonna Be Your Friend."
* Kermit the Frog, who was eliminated from season 5 of The Masked Singer, made a return performance singing "Never Gonna Give You Up" with the other unmasked celebrities from that season.
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