Robin Williams singer. Robbie Williams: biography, personal life, creativity
Popular British singer and songwriter. He started his musical career in a boy band Take That and went on to become one of the most successful solo artists in the UK. He has sold over 55 million records worldwide. Robbie has won 15 BRIT awards, more than any other musician.
Biography of Robbie Williams
Robert Peter (Robbie) Williams(Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams) was born on February 13, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent in England. Immediately after the birth of his son, his parents, comedian Peter Conway and Janet Williams, divorced. The mother then raised Robbie and him alone older sister Sally. IN school years Williams took part in plays, danced and seriously pursued a career as a football player. He even started playing for a local club, but a knee injury ruined his plans. He began selling windows, but did not stay in this job for long.
The creative path of Robbie Williams
In 1990, his mother saw an advertisement in the newspaper about recruitment for a pop group and invited Robbie to audition. Williams, 16, became the youngest member of Take That. The boy band was hugely popular in Britain, but Robbie was unhappy that the band's managers were not using his songs. Against the background of his popularity, he developed an addiction to alcohol and drugs. Nearly taking an overdose on the eve of the band's performance at the 1995 MTV Europe Music Awards, Williams caused significant controversy within the band. Eventually the decision was made to go on the next tour without Robbie. He left the group, which eventually broke up on his birthday, February 13, 1996.
Robbie Williams wanted to immediately start performing solo, but his contractual obligations to Take That prohibited him from “free swimming” as long as the group existed. However, in June 1996, Williams managed to sign a contract with Chrysalis Records.
In 1996, Robbie Williams' first solo single was released - a cover version of George Michael's song Freedom. The single reached second place in the English charts. The same place was taken by the song “Old Before I Die” from his debut album Life Thru a Lens. At first, sales of the album were not impressive, and Robbie's fate as a solo artist was in question. On the advice of his friend Elton John, Williams went to a drug treatment clinic. Everything changed after the release of the fourth single. The song Angels received double platinum status and became a hit throughout Europe and Latin America. As a result, the album sold three million copies in Europe alone.
Eight years after its appearance, in February 2005, Angels would be named the best single of the last 25 years by popular vote at the BRIT Awards.
Songs for Williams's second album and co-writer Guy Chambers(Guy Chambers) wrote in Jamaica. Composition Millennium based on the theme James Bond became Robbie Williams' first single to hit No. 1 in the UK. The single sold 400 thousand copies in the UK. And the album I've Been Expecting You immediately went to first place in the charts. The song She's the One also rose to first place. About three million discs were sold in England and more than four million in Europe. At the end of 1999, Robbie went on a European tour. During the same period, he signed a contract with Capitol Records in the United States. However, in the States, Millennium only reached number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The first single from the next album, Rock DJ, earned Robbie "Best Song of the Year" at the MTV Europe Music Awards, "Best Single of the Year" at the BRIT Awards and "Best Visual Technology in a Video" at the MTV Video Music Award.
The album Sing When You're Winning was released in August 2000 and immediately topped the charts not only at home, but also in many European countries. This album included the song Kids - a duet between Robbie and Kylie Minogue. It was also well received by the public. singles Eternity and The Road to Mandalay. After the success of the third disc, Williams decided to take a step aside and try himself in a different style. In just two weeks, he recorded new album, which reflected his love for the work of Frank Sinatra.
The duet of Robbie Williams and Hollywood star Nicole Kidman (Kidman) in Somethin' Stupid became a chart leader. The album Swing When You're Winning rose to first place in the charts. In 2002, Williams signed an £80 million deal with EMI, a record deal for British show business. Robbie then spent a year in a studio in Los Angeles recording his fifth album. For the first time, songs written without the participation of Guy Chambers. The first single, Feel, became the biggest international hit of Williams' career. The album was called Escapology and was released at the end of 2002, immediately becoming number one in ten countries. In mid-2003, Robbie embarked on a world tour in support of the album.
Recording the next album, Intensive Care, also took Robbie a year. His co-author this time was Stephen Duffy. The disc sold over five million copies in Europe alone.
In 2005, Williams won the MTV Europe Music Award for Best Artist and also entered the Guinness Book of Records when his 2006 tour sold 1.6 million tickets in one day.
Against the backdrop of the success of the first six albums, the results of Robbie's next work - Rudebox - turned out to be inexpressive: less than 500 thousand copies in his native England. The disc featured Robbie's duets with Pet Shop Boys, William Orbit(William Orbit) Soul Mekanik and other musicians.
In February 2010, Robbie received the BRIT Awards for his outstanding contribution to British music.
In October 2010, Williams recorded new single- Shame - together with former colleague by Take That Gary Barlow(Gary Barlow) In July 2010, it was announced that Robbie was returning to Take That. With the original lineup, the band recorded the album Progress, which became the fastest-selling album of the 21st century and was second only to Oasis' 1997 collection Be Here Now in the entire musical history. In 2010, Take That became the best-selling artist. In the same 2010, the group announced the European tour Progress Live, planning it for the end of spring 2011, and already on the first day more than a million tickets were purchased for this event, which became another historical record. The tour itself turned out to be super successful for the team.
In 2011, Robbie managed to win 17 awards at the BRIT Awards (five of them as part of Take That).
In the fall of 2011, Williams signed a solo contract with Universal, and in 2012 he was released studio album Take the Crown, which reached number one on the album chart a week after its release. And the pilot track Candy from this record debuted at number one on the British singles chart. In June 2013, Robbie went on the Take the Crown concert tour, which became the singer's first solo cruise since the Close Encounters Tour in 2006, and in November he presented his next album, Swings Both Ways, which included covers and new tracks in the swing style. In 2014, Williams released the album Under The Radar Vol.1.
In the spring of 2015, the British performer performed for the first time in St. Petersburg as part of the Let Me Entertain You tour. In September 2016, he presented his video Party Like a Russian (“Have fun like a Russian”) in honor of the upcoming release of his album Heavy Entertainment Show. This video caused a real stir - some saw the video as caustic satire, while others saw it as a political manifesto. Robbie himself explained that the singer dedicated the Party Like A Russian video, where he dances with ballerinas in the interiors of a luxurious mansion, sings about a Russian oligarch who belittles the welfare of the nation and never smiles, to a Russian party.
Robbie Williams: “Part of the British self-image is the general belief that we are the best at having fun. And many countries think this way about themselves. But there is no such party as a Russian party.”
In 2017, Robbie created the collection Under The Radar Vol.2. In the same year, during the broadcast of the “Let Them Talk” program, the British performer said that he would like to perform at Eurovision 2017 with a composition from Russia.
Robbie William: “I love Eurovision.” This is such a colorful, grandiose show. I would like to represent Russia at Eurovision. I’m just saying this now, but my manager is already clutching his head. But I would like to represent Russia at the competition. Come on, Russia, we can win."
On June 14, 2018, Robbie, who performed in Russia at the opening ceremony of the World Cup, found himself at the center of a scandal because, while performing the song Rock DJ, he added to original text an extra line - I did this for free (“I did it for free”) and showed an indecent gesture to the camera - a raised middle finger. Fans immediately rushed to defend the artist, saying that he did not want to offend anyone, saying that such a gesture is quite typical for Robbie: the musician has made such a “step” more than once in his videos or at photo shoots. The press suggested that Williams' gesture was addressed to the British authorities, who reproached Robbie for “selling his soul to the dictator” by agreeing to perform in the Russian Federation. Ilya Overbukh, director of the 2018 World Cup, in turn, commented on the situation as follows: “Robbie loves Russia very much and would not offend football fans. With his gesture he showed his personal attitude towards his ill-wishers.” After this incident, the American television company Fox made an official apology to football fans.
Personal life of Robbie Williams
In 2006, Robbie began an affair with Idoy Field(Ayda Field) - actress of Turkish-American origin (“Fresh Meat”, “2 Broke Girls”, “ Paranoid"). On August 7, 2010, they got married at the singer's Los Angeles home. On September 18, 2012, Robbie gave birth to daughter Theodora "Teddy" Rose, and on October 27, 2014, the couple welcomed their second child, son Charlton "Charlie" Valentine.
Williams has lived in Los Angeles since 2006. He returned to Britain in 2009 and even bought an £8.5 million house in Whitshire, but a year later he moved back to the States.
From the famous English composer and singer Elton John, Robbie received the nickname “Frank Sinatra of the 21st century” - for the characteristic timbre of his voice and manner of performance.
In 2007, he went to a clinic in Tucson to get rid of his addiction to painkillers and energy drinks. Until 2009, he smoked up to 60 cigarettes a day, but was able to quit at the insistence of his girlfriend Aida Field.
Robbie's songs were included in the soundtracks for the films "Bridget Jones's Diary", "Finding Nemo" and others.
Williams is interested in paranormal phenomena, he is sure that he has seen a UFO three times in his life.
Robbie started a charity to help his community hometown. He is also the patron of a foundation that provides care and treatment for sick children.
Robbie Williams discography
- Collections
1999 - The Ego Has Landed" (released in North America only)
2004 - Greatest Hits
2010 - In and Out of Consciousness: The Greatest Hits 1990 - 2010
Live albums
2003 - Live at Knebworth
Studio albums
1997 - Life thru a Lens (1997)
1998 - I've Been Expecting You (United Kingdom)
2000 - Sing When You're Winning
2001 - Swing When You're Winning
2002 - Escapology
2002 - I've Been Expecting You (USA)
2005 - Intensive Care
2006 - Rudebox
2009 - Reality Killed the Video Star
2012 - Take the Crown
2013 - Swings Both Ways
2014 - Under The Radar
2016 - Heavy Entertainment Show
2017 - Under The Radar Vol.2
Filmography of Robbie Williams
Actor
Robbie Williams: My Fuck You to You (video, 2018)…short film
Robbie Williams: The Heavy Entertainment Show (Video, 2017)…short film
Robbie Williams: Mixed Signals (Video 2017) ...Short
Comedy Central Roast of Rob Lowe (TV, 2016)
Granny Robber (TV 2013) Gangsta Granny ... Flavio Flavoli
Robbie Williams: Dream a Little Dream (Video 2013) ...Short
Dizzee Rascal Feat. Robbie Williams: Goin' Crazy (video, 2013) ... short film
Robbie Williams Feat. Lissie: Losers (Video 2013) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Take the Crown Live (2012)
The Short Cut (2011) ... Robbie Williams; short film
Take That: Eight Letters (Video 2011) ...Short
Take That: When We Were Young (Video 2011) ...Short
Take That: Love Love (Video 2011) ...Short
Take That & Fake That: Happy Now (Video, 2011) ... short film
Take That: Kidz (Video 2011) ...Short
Helping Haiti: Everybody Hurts, B&W Version (Video, 2010) ...short
Helping Haiti: Everybody Hurts, Color Version (Video, 2010) ...short
Laughter Release 2009 (TV 2009) Comic Relief 2009 ... Candy Marie Candy
Take That. The Ultimate Tour (video, 2006) Take That: The Ultimate Tour ... Performer
Robbie Williams: Lovelight (Video 2006) ...Short
Magic Adventure (2005) The Magic Roundabout ... Dougal
Pet (2004) De-Lovely ... Musical Performer - "It"s De-Lovely"
Robbie Williams: Mr. Bojangles (Video 2002) ...Short
Robbie Williams Feat. Nicole Kidman: Somethin" Stupid (Video, 2001) ...Short Film
Rob by Nature (video, 2001) ... Lead
Rock DJ (video, 2000) ... Performer; short film
Robbie Williams: It's Only Us (video, 1999) ... short film
Robbie Williams: She's the One (video, 1999) ... short film
Robbie the Reindeer: The Great Race (TV Movie 1999) Hooves of Fire ... short film
Robbie Williams: No Regrets (video, 1998) ... James Bond; short film
Robbie Williams: Millennium (video, 1998) ... James Bond; short film
Robbie Williams: Freedom (Video 1996) ...Short
Take That: Back for Good (Video 1995) ...Short
1995 Take That: Sunday to Saturday (Video) ...Short
Take That: Sure (Video 1994) ...Short
Take That: Everything Changes (Video 1994) ...Short
Take That: Love Ain't Here Anymore (video, 1994) ... short film
Take That: Babe (Video 1993) ...Short
Take That: Relight My Fire (Video 1993) ...Short
Take That: Why Can't I Wake Up with You? (video, 1993) ... short film
Take That: Pray (Video 1993) ...Short
1992 Take That: It Only Takes a Minute (Short)
Take That: I Found Heaven (Video 1992) ...Short
Take That: Could It Be Magic (Video 1992) ...Short
Take That: Once You've Tasted Love (video, 1992) ... short film
Take That: A Million Love Songs (Video, 1992) ...Short
Take That: Promises (Video 1991) ...Short
Take That: Do What U Like (Video 1991) ...Short
Composer
Robbie Williams: My Fuck You to You (Video, 2018) ...Short Film
Robbie Williams: Love My Life (Video 2016) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Party Like a Russian (Video, 2016) ... short film
Robbie Williams: H.E.S. (video, 2014) ...short film
Robbie Williams: Shine My Shoes (Video 2014) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Go Gentle (Video 2013) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Be a Boy (Video 2013) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Different (Video 2012) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Candy (Video 2012) ...Short
Robbie Williams & Gary Barlow: Shame (Video 2010) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Morning Sun (Video 2010) ...Short
Robbie Williams: You Know Me (Video 2009) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Bodies (Video 2009) (Short)
Robbie Williams Feat. Pet Shop Boys: She's Madonna (video, 2007) ... short film
Robbie Williams: Rudebox (Video 2006) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Sin Sin Sin (Video 2006) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Advertising Space (Video, 2005) ... short film
Robbie Williams: Make Me Pure (Video 2005) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Tripping (Video 2005) (Short)
Robbie Williams: Radio (Video 2004) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Misunderstood (Video 2004) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Sexed Up (Video 2003) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Something Beautiful (Video 2003) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Come Undone (Video 2003) ...Short
Robbie Williams Live at Knebworth (TV 2003)
Robbie Williams: Feel (Video 2002) ...Short
Robbie Williams: I Will Talk and Hollywood Will Listen (Video, 2002) ...Short
Robbie Williams: The Road to Mandalay (Video, 2001) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Eternity (Video 2001) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Let Love Be Your Energy (Video, 2001) ...Short
Kylie Minogue: Your Disco Needs You (Video, 2001) ... short film
Robbie Williams: Angels, US Version (Video, 1999) ...short
Robbie Williams: Strong (Video 1999) ...Short
Robbie Williams: No Regrets (Video, 1998) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Millennium (Video 1998) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Let Me Entertain You (Video, 1998) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Angels (Video 1997) ...Short
Robbie Williams: South of the Border (Video, 1997) ...Short
Robbie Williams: Lazy Days (Video 1997) ...Short
1997 Robbie Williams: Old Before I Die (Short)
Screenwriter
A Close Encounter with Robbie Williams (TV, 2006)
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Robert Peter (Robbie) Williams(English) Robert Peter "Robbie" Williams; genus. 13 February, Stoke-on-Trent, England, UK) is a British singer, songwriter and actor.
According to survey results, he is considered the most popular British singer performing songs in genres such as pop, pop rock, and soft rock. For his characteristic voice timbre and performance style, Elton John called Williams “the Frank Sinatra of the 21st century.”
Despite poor record sales in the United States, worldwide album sales exceed 59 million, and singles have already sold more than 18 million. In the UK alone, about 16.2 million discs were sold. These data raise the level of global sales of Robbie Williams's discs above the 80 million mark. Robbie has 10 number one albums and compilations under his belt, 10 number one singles in the UK (solo and in collaboration with other artists) and numerous awards. Also Robbie Williams is considered the best-selling foreign performer in Latin America. As of 2016, Williams' net worth is $200 million.
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Biography
1974-1989: Childhood and youth
Robert was born on February 13, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent to Peter and Janet Theresa Williams. His mother and father, stand-up comedian Peter "Parp" Conway, divorced when his son was three years old. Robbie and his sister Sally grew up with their mother. The singer first studied at primary school Mill Hill Primary School and then St. Margaret Ward High School and often participated in school plays. After graduating from school, the singer’s mother brought home an advertisement that said that all over England they were recruiting for a boy group.
1990-1995: Take That
In support of the album, the singer performed at the Albert Hall and in December 2001, a film was released called Robbie Williams Live at the Albert Hall. It soon became the top seller in Europe and was certified 6 times platinum in Britain and 2 times in Germany.
2002-2005: Escapology and Intensive Care
In 2002, the singer signed an £80 million contract with record company EMI. It was the most successful deal in British music history. Due to a quarrel with his frequent collaborator Guy Chambers over the rights to write the songs "Angels" and "Let Me Entertain You", the songs "Nan's Song" and "Come Undone" were recorded without his participation. Most of the tracks were recorded in Los Angeles, where the singer moved in 2002.
On May 17, 2012, at the prestigious Ivor Novello Awards, Take That won the Music Outstanding Contribution to British Music award for their contribution to the development of British music. Despite the fact that Rob himself did not come to the presentation, technically he also received the award. It was received from the group by Gary, Howard and Mark.
Published on October 6, 2011 new project Rob - Rudebox Radio. This is a radio show, led by him as the host, recorded in his home studio, with the invitation of his friends and family. 2 hours of jokes, jokes, favorite music and hidden details of your plans. By the end of the year, 3 issues of RR were published, including a special Christmas one. Rob also shared two demo songs: “Cocaine” and “Ice Cream Headache.”
Debut single “Candy” from the new album Take the Crown, released in the UK on October 28, debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, and on November 11, the album entered the album chart at number one, just a week after release. Last time The artist had this only in 2001, during the era of the album Swing When You're Winning, when both the album and the lead single “Somethin" Stupid” (in a duet with Nicole Kidman) were in the leading positions. For Christmas 2012, another single Robbie (as part of the charity group Justice Collective) "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" reached number one on the British Singles Chart, and in June 2013, his collaboration with Dizzee Rascal "Goin" Crazy" reached number five on the same chart. . On November 26, 2012, the Take the Crown concert tour was announced, which kicked off on June 14, 2013. This is the singer's first solo tour in 7 years, since 2006's Close Encounters Tour.
On November 18, 2013, a new album, “Swings Both Ways,” was released, consisting of covers and new songs in the swing genre.
2013-2017: Present
On April 9, 2015, Robbie Williams performed for the first time in St. Petersburg as part of the “Let Me Entertain You” tour, reports concert agency N.C.A.
On March 20, 2017, the singer said on the air of the “Let them talk” program that he would not mind performing at Eurovision 2017 with a song from Russia. “I love Eurovision. Everything is so colorful there, a grandiose show. I would like to represent Russia at Eurovision - I’m just saying this now, but my manager is already clutching his head. But I would like to represent Russia at the competition. Come on, Russia, we can win,” the British singer said casually. Similar reasoning, which has been in the air lately on the eve of the competition, is due to the fact that the head of the SBU Vasily Gritsak has repeatedly stated that the representative nominated from Russia, singer Yulia Samoilova, may not be allowed into the territory of Ukraine in connection with her concert held in Crimea in 2015.
Other projects
Reunion with Take That
Success in North America
Following his worldwide success, especially in Europe, Williams signed a record deal with Capitol Records in the US, which was part of EMI. Robbie Williams conducted an all-American promotional tour, followed by the release of his first single in the US and Canada, "Millennium", which peaked at number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album "The Ego Has Landed" was released in the US and Canada in July 1999, but did not such success as in Europe. It ranked 63rd in the U.S. Billboard Albums Chart and 17th place on the Canadian Sound Scan album chart. Despite this, Williams filmed enough good video, for which he was presented at the MTV Video Music Awards in the category “Best Male Video.” He didn't win, but it helped album sales. After this turn of events, the singer decided to concentrate on Europe, Australia and Latin America, where he was already a big star.
Singer Robbie Williams is a British and rather eccentric performer. His very appearance on the stage is unusual and provocative for England. Robbie Williams' musical style is to shock the public with clips, songs and, most importantly, various antics that he constantly throws out for public viewing. Robert Peter Maximilian Williams himself, or simply Robbie Williamson, was born in 1974; Robbie Williams spent his childhood in the city of Stoke-on-Trent. Already at school, he showed what his not simple character was capable of; Robbie was not a rebel or a hooligan, but he had the ability to sing and play the piano. Musician Robbie Williams has been ahead of his peers since school, studying in a theater troupe; he more often than others got the main roles in musicals.
The guy began his path to fame at the age of 16. It was then that Robbie Williams' musical career began to take off. A young performer who came to audition for the famous group Take That brilliantly performed Jason Donovan's composition Nothing Can Divide Us. Having performed the song in one word good, the group instantly realized that this guy was what they needed. From that moment on, she became the most extraordinary member of the group.
Performer Robbie Williams with a stunning smile, a sense of “sharp” humor and sparkling eyes has become the dream of all British teenagers. He never tried to tame his wild temper and always flaunted it. For example, there is information about Robbie Williams that in Italy he decided to swim not on the Cote d'Azur, but in a fountain. True, the young rebel, having drunk too much, did not pay attention to the fact that there was no water in the fountain. As the life story of Robbie Williams tells, it was after that incident that he got a scar on his head and left eyebrow, which does not confuse fans at all, and makes its owner even more charming.
The extravagant biography of Robbie Williams does not end with a series of piquant incidents. In London, having received one of the many awards, the singer stole a box of champagne from a bar and went on to have fun at the Glastonbury festival. The star's idols, Oasis, performed at the festival, and here Robbie distinguished himself. Opening the trunk of a car that was filled with strong drinks, he told Gallagher that they should play football and sing a couple of songs, and then drink to their heart's content. And, of course, the performance created a colossal sensation, and the group agreed to its terms.
One of important fact from the life of Robbie Williams is his departure from the group, when the next tour was supposed to take place. The singer was confident in his abilities and decided to start a solo career rather than depend on everyone. Unfortunately, his persistence did not last long; the condemnation of former friends, problems with the contract and manager, as well as the right to perform solo, still broke the young star.
Stress was followed by depression, then a destructive passion for alcoholic beverages and dangerous drugs. And, of course, it couldn’t have happened without help; Elton John supported the singer, and he managed to give up bad habits and return to normal life. Everything went to success, he managed to win trial, solve the financial side of the problems, and return to creative songwriting. In a short time, Robbie's luck returned, he signed a contract with Chrysalis, to record a successful single - a cover of Freedom 96.
The singer worked with many authors, but the most successful was his work with Desmond Child; as a result of their collaboration, the first solo single “Old before I die” appeared, the style was very reminiscent of his idols. This was followed by the album Life thru a lens and positive reviews from critics and fans.
Naturally, all this contributed to the artist’s fame and good performance. In 2001, Williams released the disc Swing when you're winning, as well as a song he performed with the charming Nicole Kidman. Eventually, a series of new albums followed in Robbie Williams' discography. Robbie knows how to uniquely perform and create his works; a distinctive feature of the artist is the ability to create a real masterpiece, for example one of the hits, the composition Feel. Of course, music is Williams' element, but he is also talented as an actor. All his videos are dynamic, unique, and each hero has his own inimitable character.
Robbie Williams' personal life has always been the focus of journalists' attention. Numerous affairs that were constantly highlighted in photographs of Robbie Williams and his passions. There was a lot of gossip, and the conversation was accompanied by opinions about the singer’s sexuality. There were rumors that the artist’s managers forbade marriage so as not to scare off gay fans. In 1998, the singer denied all the rumors and started a crazy affair with Nicole Appleton.
Then, in 2006, he decided to pull out another trick and went on a blind date. There he meets actress Aide Field, three years later in live on the radio he proposes to a girl, but even here he distinguishes himself by saying that all this is just PR and a joke. But, despite the rowdy Robbie, the wedding took place, and a photo of Robbie Williams and his wife appeared in the press as a happy family. And on September 3, 2012, a charming girl, Theodora, was born. The singer’s character may not be simple, but with the right approach, any person can be changed and made an exemplary family man.
Alcohol and drugs, women and suspicions of homosexuality - the scandalous life that Williams led until recently was not discussed only by the lazy. But there was also something valuable about him - his undoubted talent, which turned Williams into an idol of millions.
Robbie Williams - biography
The future singer was born in 1974 in the city of Stoke-on-Trent in England. His father and mother filed for divorce when the boy was three years old. He and his half-sister Sally then lived with Williams' mother, who was a florist.
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At school, the guy was lazy and had a clown-like behavior. But with early years He showed artistic inclinations and enjoyed playing in school plays. Singing and dancing were also easy for the young man. Probably his talent was noticed already at that time, since he often got leading roles.
At the age of 16, Robbie Williams graduated from school and, at the insistence of his mother, went to audition. The guys from the Take That team appreciated his talent, and Williams became one of their participants. First successes as part of a boy band At first, the guys sang only other people's songs and did not rush to the big stage. However, in 1991, the boy band released their first album, Take That and Party. At first it did not find a response from the public, but after the participants signed a contract with the BMG record company, they gained fame and fame. And their debut album topped the charts and won seven awards. For five years the guys were at the peak of their fame, but then the bully woke up in Robbie again. He drank, fought and argued with the rest of the participants and even dyed his hair white. In the mid-summer of 1995, Williams finally left the group, which caused discontent among Take That fans.
First solo projects
The group broke up, and the ex-vocalist of Take Тhat began to think about performing on his own. However, the signed contract did not provide such an opportunity, and Williams was forced to sue BMG for a year.
All this time, the singer led a riotous lifestyle, drank and used drugs. Over the course of a year, fans of the group practically forgot about its former member. And when his first song, “Freedom,” previously performed by George Michael, was released in the summer of 1996, listeners did not receive it very warmly.
Robbie Williams begins recording his first album. The first single, “South of the border,” was written by Williams himself and leaned towards rock music. It didn't cause a stir. But the 1997 song “Angels” was undoubtedly triumphant. Thanks to this composition, the singer's entire album took first place in the UK chart. A year later, the composition was published in the USA, and it sounded in various charts for two whole years.
The relationship with Nicole Appleton found expression in the singer's next album, co-written with Guy Chambers. The composition “Millenium” from this collection was expected to become popular in Europe, where 400 thousand copies were sold out.
Bloody scenes from Williams and duets with hot Australian beauties
Robbie Williams' third album, “The ego has landed,” released to US audiences, was met with rather indifference. In contrast, the collection of songs "Sing when you're winning", created at the beginning of the new millennium, sold more than six million copies in Europe and England. And the video for the single “Rock Dj” included in the album, in which Williams undresses and tears off pieces of his skin, received an MTV VMA award.
The song “Kids” from this collection was created in a duet with Kylie Minogue, and another Australian beauty, Nicole Kidman, participated in the recording of the fourth collection, which sold seven million copies.
The following years saw the release of the albums Escapology and Intensive Care, as well as the collection of songs Greatest Hits. The least successful album for Robbie was “Rudebox” in 2006 with a rather provocative single of the same name, which, despite this, led the charts in different countries.
So it is absolutely justified that in 2005 the singer was recognized best performer among men according to the MTV Europe Music Award.
Williams' radio project and new Take That compositions
A collection was published in 2010 best songs singer, recorded by him since the early 90s. During this period, the album “Progress” was also released, created by the boy band Take That in in full force. In mid-autumn 2011, Williams became a DJ on own show Rudebox Radio. The show continued until the end of 2012. And the album “Take the Crown”, two singles from which took the top lines of the charts, once again confirmed the talent of the hot British guy. One of the latest collections, “Swings both Ways,” included covers of old songs and new compositions in the swing genre.
Robbie Williams - personal life
Ever since this hot British guy was a member of the boy band Take That, he was suspected of homosexual inclinations. The singer himself only laughed it off, thereby casting even more fog on this issue. And the ambiguous lyrics, videos and photographs of the group completely confused fans and caused speculation in the press.
However, the singer managed to derive double benefit from this: for many years, the ranks of his fans were replenished with representatives gay, and when he got tired of these rumors, with the help of lawyers, he sued the publishing houses for a significant amount.
The final refutation of all rumors was whirlwind romance with All Saints vocalist Nicole Appleton. The result of the affair was Nicole's pregnancy, which the girl was forced to terminate. According to her, she did this at the insistence of the producers. Robbie Williams and Nicole then went their separate ways.
This hot British guy had other affairs, in particular, with another singer - Geri Halliwell and actress Cameron Diaz, but these relationships did not end in anything. In 2006, Williams went into the meeting blindly. There he met actress Ida Field. Soon they began a relationship.
However, the singer’s character has not changed: in 2009, Robbie Williams proposed marriage to the girl on live radio. Then he said that he did it for laughs and the show's ratings. It wasn’t easy for Ida, but apparently she had a strong character. And at the beginning of August 2010, their wedding actually took place. Now the happy couple lives in Los Angeles, they already have two children: daughter Theodora Rose was born in 2012, and son Charlton Valentine was born in 2014. And surprisingly, the singer began to behave exemplary for the first time: he stopped smoking even before the wedding and dotes on his children. The taming of the obstinate Robbie took place...
Robbie Williams is the most popular British singer who performs songs in the genres of pop, pop rock and soft rock. The future star was born on February 13, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent. Robbie's father worked as an entertainer, and it was thanks to him that Robbie learned how to properly communicate with the public. As a child, he often participated in various school productions and competitions. Soon, Williams becomes a member of the boy band “Take That”. At first, the group performed covers of famous songs in various clubs, where they gained extensive experience in performances. After signing a contract with BMG, the group's business rapidly improved. In 1994, the group received worldwide fame. However, by that time Robbie had developed a sense of self-esteem and did not like playing the role good boy and be the gray mouse in the group. Thus, having played the last concert tour, he announces his retirement. Already at 95, he often began to appear on the pages of reputable publishing houses in a drunken state. After signing a contract with Chrysalis Records, creative path vocalist is gaining great momentum and taking him to a new level in the music industry. According to Elton John, the singer has a performance style and voice timbre exactly like Frank Sinatra. On this moment Robbie has a lot music awards and is considered the best-selling foreign artist in Latin America.
During the period of struggle with drug and alcohol addiction, the singer released his first studio album called “Life Thru”. In total, Robbie wrote 10 albums and 10 singles, which received a leadership position on all popular charts in the UK. All discs were unsuccessfully sold in the United States, but total sales on the world market exceeded 55 million. The latest release is called “Take the Crown”, with which he went on a concert tour. This is the performer's first solo tour in 7 years since 2006.
The artist’s debut single is called “Freedom,” which is a cover version of a George Michael song. The performer did a great job; the released single rose 26 positions higher than the original. The lead single “Old Before I Die” from the debut album was the most successful in the artist’s homeland. To support the release of the record, several more singles were released, among them the most recognizable “Angels”. The composition sold about 2 million copies and rose to number one on the British charts. The song “Millennium”, which was written after watching the James Bond movie, brought success in Europe.
According to the artist, a new album “Swing Both Ways” is due to be released soon, which will consist of covers and new songs recorded in the swing genre. And now we invite you to listen to your favorite songs of the artist in the best mp3 format. If desired, all tracks can be downloaded at high speed and in an instant you can enjoy the beautiful sound of the melody on your phone. Stay with us and we will give you a great time!
