In 1985, Astley was performing as a drummer with a soul band named FBI, with Morris on guitar. Career 1985–1986: Signing with Stock Aitken Waterman After leaving school at sixteen, Astley was employed during the day as a driver in his father's market-gardening business and played drums on the Northern club circuit at night in bands such as Give Way – specialising in covering Beatles and Shadows songs – and FBI, which won several local talent competitions. ĭuring his schooldays, Astley formed and played the drums in a number of local bands, where he met guitarist David Morris. When he was 10 years old, Astley began singing in a local church choir, which began his love of music. After finding out that his father was the one who kicked his mother out of the house, Astley distanced himself from his father. Astley remained in very close contact with his mother Cynthia Astley, who lived a few streets away from his father. His parents divorced when he was five and Astley was brought up by his father Horace Astley.
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