HOT 102.7FM HOT 1027 Classic Countdown: Backstory

Number one on the Classic Countdown… but Rick Astley didn’t want it?

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The whirlwind of fame soon became overwhelming. The touring, constant promotion and expectations of late-’80s pop stardom left him questioning his authenticity.
11 Feb English South Africa Music History · Entertainment News

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