Apology as largest UK arena axes test gig tickets
Bosses say they had to cancel some tickets for the Rick Astley gig to test the venue "effectively".
Richard Paul Astley is an English singer. He gained fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, releasing the 1987 album Whenever You Need Somebody, which sold 15 million copies worldwide. His debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit in 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for Best British Single. His 1988 single "Together Forever" became his second song to top the US Billboard Hot 100 and was one of his eight songs to reach the Top 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The title track, "Whenever You Need Somebody", was also a No. 1 hit.
Bosses say they had to cancel some tickets for the Rick Astley gig to test the venue "effectively".
Bosses say they had to cancel some tickets for the Rick Astley gig to test the venue "effectively".