Robbie Williams is one of the world's most popular solo artists and has been dominating the international charts since the 1990s. With more than 77 million records sold and countless recognized music awards, the entertainer can rightly rank among the «crème de la crème» of pop music.
Robbie Williams was born Robert Peter Williams on February 13, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent, England. When little Robbie was just three years old, his father left the family. From then on, Robbie's mother Jeanette and his big sister Sally took over the boy's upbringing.
His talent as an entertainer is already noticeable at school age - although not always to the enthusiasm of his teachers. In his mother's pub, the «Red Lion», he already earns a little more recognition. Here, he regularly takes to the stage with playback performances of then-famous greats such as Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin.
However, his school performance fell by the wayside and the Briton left school without a diploma. Accordingly, the search for a permanent job turned out to be difficult. Among other things, Robbie Williams tried his hand at working for a radio station and as a door-to-door window frame salesman.
Breakthrough with Take That
Although it became clear early on that Robbie Williams was a born entertainer, his musical path was initially difficult - until his mother signed him up for an audition for the new boy band Take That in 1989. Robbie was just 15 years old at the time. What followed was his meteoric rise to superstardom with one of the most successful 90s boy bands ever.
But success also brings its downsides. Due to his increasing drug and alcohol excesses, the band members seal Robbie's exclusion in 1995. Great breakthroughs achieve the remaining members of Take That without Robbie, however, no more. Take That dissolved in February 1996 to the great chagrin of their fans.
«Let Me Entertain You» - an unprecedented solo career begins
After the end of Take That, the private problems of Robbie Williams are not out of the world, but professionally the artist looks forward to a bright future. His first title «Freedom» - a cover of the George Michael song of the same name - immediately reaches number 2 in the charts. Something similar happens with most of the following albums of the British artist.
Over the years, stars compete for a duet with the Brit. This is how the songs «Kids» with Kylie Minogue (2000), «Somethin' Stupid» with Nicole Kidman (2001) and many other top hits are created. His merits in the music and entertainment industry are recognized with legions of awards.
After a hiatus from 2007 to 2009, he released numerous other number 1 albums. Tickets for Robbie Williams shows are usually sold out after a very short time. The artist also finds happiness in his private life with his wife Ayda and his four children.
To this day, the singer and entertainer has numerous Top 10 hits to his name: It's no wonder that Robbie Williams tours are hotly anticipated by his fans around the globe so that they can experience their star live. The exceptional entertainer regularly fills stadiums and performs at festivals on every continent. His tours «The Show Off Must Go On» in Europe, «Get Your Coat Baby, You've Pulled!» in the United States and his «Close Encounter» world tour are unforgettable.
Robbie Williams' greatest hits
Single hits in the Swiss Top 10 charts:
- «Freedom»
- «Angels»
- «Rock DJ»
- «Supreme»
- «Eternity»
- «Somethin’ Stupid»
- «Feel»
- «Tripping»
- «Advertising Space»
- «Rudebox»
- «She’s Madonna» (featuring Pet Shop Boys)
- «Bodies»
- «Candy»
- «Love My Life»
