Robert Williams, a British performer, became famous as a singer, and as a composer, and as an actor. The ex-member of Take That, for his original manner and timbre, was named Elton John Frank Sinatra of the 21st century.
Robert Peter Williams, who became famous as a musician of the group of the popular group, became famous as a solo artist under the name Robbie Williams.
Path to recognition
The biography of the future vocalist began in 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent on February 13 in the family of stand-up comedian Peter "Parp" Conway, where Sally's eldest daughter grew up. Parents broke up. When the son was 3 years old. Her mother raised Robbie with her sister.
At school, Williams did not want to study, and therefore did not finish it. But he demonstrated remarkable singing abilities and possessed acting talent. Nevertheless, he decided to do without education and creativity, but his mother suggested that her son try his hand at casting for a music group in Manchester. The performance was a success, and Robbie was accepted into the team.
In 1990, he joined Take That as the youngest of the guys. The image of the group forced the rebel to lead a standard lifestyle. Songs occupied the top lines of the charts, the group toured the world, giving concerts in crowded stadiums. By 1995, tired of popularity, Robbie came to the conclusion that he was dreaming of a solo career. First, he attended a party in Glastonbury at the company of the Oasis band. Robbie radically changed the image.
"Robbie William Band" presented a cover of George Michael's single "Freedom". The song rose to second place on the national chart. In March 1996, work began on the recording of the singer’s first album, along with producer and songwriter Guy Chambers. The first track of the disc "Old Before I Die" took second place on the chart. In September 1997, the compilation "Life Thru A Lens" was presented.
The turning point after the failure with the third single was a collaboration in a new record company. "Angels" was recognized as the best in the UK and twice became platinum.
Success
The popularity of "Life Thru the Lens" went up sharply, and the performer received the status of a star in his homeland. In 1998, work began on a new disc. The first single "Millennium" immediately became the leader, pushing the hit "All Saints Under the Bridge". With the fall presentation of "I've Been Expecting You, " Robbie got the best-selling album of the year. The company also carried out advertisements outside the United Kingdom, using both Europe and Latin America.
The conquest of the United States began with failure. Millennium failed to rise above 72nd on the Billboard Hot 100. The same fate befell the first overseas collection "The Ego Has Landed". Nevertheless, Robbie received the nomination for the best clip for the MTV Video Music Award. The singer gave concerts constantly. In 199, he began creating a new album. Due to the provocative footage "Rock DJ", the clip was banned, but the track turned into a world hit.
The song received prestigious awards and became the best in the UK and Europe in 2000, winning the MTV Award. The August release of the disc received worldwide recognition. The album took the top lines of national charts, and Kylie Minogue turned to the singer with a proposal to record a duet. Together, the vocalists performed "Kids" and conducted a two-month tour of the United Kingdom.
After a two-week break, Robbie ventured to change the usual direction in his work. He recorded a new studio compilation. It looked through the motives of Frank Sinatra and were visible references to jazz compositions from the painting "The Diaries of Bridget Jones." The hit "Sing When You're Winning" hit worldwide recognition in 2001. With Nicole Kidman, Robbie sang the single "Something Stupid", which became Williams' 5th national hit in his homeland.
In 2002, the singer proved that he achieved the title of megastar. After a one-year break, he began work on a new collection of "Escapology". Parting with Guy Chambers provided increased activity of the musician. The result was the album’s take-off at the top of the British charts in 2002.
New achievements
In 2003, in the format of the first concert album, the singer's performances in Nebworth came out, breaking Oasis sales records. In 2004, collaboration began with composer Stephen Duffy. Their hits in 18 countries rose to first place.
The new CD, Intensive Care, was released in October 2005. On a proposal to reunite with Take That for the duration of the documentary. After the decline in popularity caused by this, a new rise in Williams began.
Williams returned to creativity in early October 2007 with the song "The Charlatans The Onle One I Know." He announced the release of his compilation of best songs, "Robbie William: In And Out Of Consciousness: Greatest Hits 1990-2010." On July 15, there were reports about working with the ex-team on the new Progress disc. The presentation was planned at the end of the year.
September 20, 2010 Robbie’s book “You Know Me” was released. In it were pictures of the singer from the beginning of his career with comments. Like the singer’s CD, his Progress Live 2011 tour was the fastest-selling album in the country's history. Concluded his concerts at Wembley Stadium.
In early October 2011, Robbie launched the radio show "Radio Rudebox". In 2012, he introduced Take The Crown. In 2013, the swing album "Swings Both Ways" was released.
The 11th album, "The Heavy Entertainment Show", was presented at the end of 2016. His song "Entertainment" was another national hit. Thanks to her, Williams received the title of the most successful soloist in the history of the English charts.
The singer was realized in another role. He voiced in “The Magic Roundabout” Doug, starred in “Gangsta Granny”, played in “The Short Cut”. Songs of the composer sound in the films “The Knight's Story”, “X-Men: First Class”, “Cards, Money, Two Trunks”, they were used in the animated film “Finding Nemo”. Documentary films were shot about the musician, his solo performances and as part of the Take That band.
