It’s such a funny example. He was so famous in the 80s!
Never Gonna Give You Up was literally #1 in 25 countries in 1988. He was nominated for a Grammy but lost to Tracy Chapman.
He’s sold 40 million albums.
During the period between his debut release and his fifth single (in 1988), Astley outsold every other artist in the world. (From his Wikipedia article)
I would argue he wasn’t accidentally famous at all, as he partnered with the Hit Factory. They produced Dead or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” in 1985.
It’s such a funny example. He was so famous in the 80s!
Never Gonna Give You Up was literally #1 in 25 countries in 1988. He was nominated for a Grammy but lost to Tracy Chapman.
He’s sold 40 million albums.
During the period between his debut release and his fifth single (in 1988), Astley outsold every other artist in the world. (From his Wikipedia article)
I would argue he wasn’t accidentally famous at all, as he partnered with the Hit Factory. They produced Dead or Alive’s “You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)” in 1985.