**Iconic Artist of Pop History - Rick Astley. Secondary Music classes.
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This is an introduction powerpoint that explores Manufactured bands from the 1980s by SAW, and listening to Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up”

The powerpoint includes:

• A starter activity and suggested answers
• Intro to Rick Astley and some fun facts
• Intro into manufactured bands from the 1980s
• Listening activities related to “Never Gonna Give You Up”
• Includes the lyrics and a link to the song on YouTube
• Suggested extension ideas a teacher can use in the classroom for practical work.

This is an ideal lesson for exploring pop history, male artists and as part of a larger history of pop music project. It could also be used as sub work or delivered in a non-specialist music room.

It links with the KS3 Curriculum topic 3, unit 1 (pop history) which is available to purchase on Passionate About Music Education TES page.

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