Robbie Williams is a renowned English singer and songwriter who first rose to prominence as a member of the popular group Take That. After leaving the group in 1995, he embarked on a successful solo career, releasing his debut album, "Life thru a Lens," in 1997, which featured his hit single "Angels." Williams has achieved immense success throughout his career, with seven UK No. 1 singles and numerous chart-topping albums. Known for his charismatic stage presence and captivating performances, he set a Guinness World Record in 2006 for selling 1.6 million concert tickets in a single day.
Robbie Williams was born in February 1974.
At sixteen years old, Robbie Williams joined the pop group Take That in 1990.
Robbie Williams left Take That in July 1995 due to creative differences and personal conflicts.
Robbie Williams launched his solo career in 1996 after departing from Take That.
Robbie Williams launched his solo career in 1996 with a cover of George Michael's "Freedom," which became a hit, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart.
In March 1997, Robbie Williams began recording his debut solo album, "Life thru a Lens," at Maison Rouge studios in London.
Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, "Life thru a Lens," in September 1997, which debuted at number eleven on the UK Albums Chart.
Robbie Williams met All Saints singer Nicole Appleton in December 1997 while filming Top of the Pops.
Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, "Life thru a Lens," in 1997.
"I've Been Expecting You" was released in late October 1998 and debuted at number one in the UK Albums Chart.
Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers started working on his second album, "I've Been Expecting You," in Jamaica in early 1998, from which the single "Millennium" became Williams' first solo number one single in the United Kingdom.
Robbie Williams and Tom Jones performed together at the Brit Awards in 1998.
Robbie Williams signed with Capitol Records and released "The Ego Has Landed", a compilation album for the US and Canada, in July 1999.
Robbie Williams and Nicole Appleton ended their relationship in 1999 after Appleton aborted their baby.
Robbie Williams ended 1999 with a European Tour following the success of his album "I've Been Expecting You."
Robbie Williams released his album "Sing When You're Winning" in August 2000, which achieved international success, topping charts in many countries.
Robbie Williams topped the 2000–2010 UK airplay chart.
Robbie Williams was named the most successful album-artist of the millennium by Media Control in October 2000, having spent 38 weeks at No. 1 on the German Albums Chart since 2000.
Robbie Williams was in a short-term relationship with Geri Halliwell, another former member of the Spice Girls, in 2000.
Robbie Williams recorded "It's Only Us" as the theme song for the video game FIFA 2000, which led to the inclusion of his supported football club, Port Vale, in the game.
Robbie Williams released "Rock DJ" in 2000, which became a hit but also sparked controversy due to its graphic music video.
Robbie Williams got a tattoo of the phrase "Elvis Grant Me Serenity" in 2000.
Robbie Williams collaborated with Kylie Minogue on the song "Kids," which reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart in 2000.
"Progress" by Take That became the fastest selling album since 2000.
In 2001, Robbie Williams decided to explore swing music, recording "Swing When You're Winning" fueled by his love for Frank Sinatra.
In 2001, Robbie Williams, Brian May, and Roger Taylor released a new version of "We Are the Champions" for the film "A Knight's Tale".
Robbie Williams collaborated with Nicole Kidman on a cover of "Somethin' Stupid," reaching number 1 in the UK. He also recorded "We Are the Champions" with Queen for the film "A Knight's Tale" in 2001.
Robbie Williams' released "Somethin' Stupid," a duet with Nicole Kidman in 2001, which became a major hit and his fifth UK number-one single.
Robbie Williams sang on "You're the Why", a track from Ian Dury's posthumously released album "Ten More Turnips from the Tip" in 2002.
Robbie Williams signed a record-breaking £80 million contract with EMI in 2002, giving him greater creative control. He began working on his fifth studio album, taking a more active role in the creative process.
"Escapology," Robbie Williams' fifth studio album, was released in late 2002, achieving international success and marking a new era for him as an artist.
Robbie Williams became the Patron of the Donna Louise Trust, a children's charity in Stoke-on-Trent, in 2002.
In 2002, Robbie Williams collaborated with rapper Maxi Jazz on the track "My Culture" for the album "1 Giant Leap". He also featured on a double CD titled "Concrete", which included a concert recording with the Pet Shop Boys.
From August 1st to 3rd, 2003, Robbie Williams gave three consecutive concerts at Knebworth, drawing a record-breaking 125,000 people each night.
In October 2003, Robbie Williams released a live album titled "Live at Knebworth", capturing the performances of his history-making concerts.
Robbie Williams drew over 375,000 people to his three concerts at Knebworth in 2003, making it the UK's biggest music event at the time.
Robbie Williams' rendition of "Beyond the Sea" was featured in the film "Finding Nemo" in 2003.
Robbie Williams released "Greatest Hits", a compilation album featuring new tracks co-written with Stephen Duffy, in October 2004.
Robbie Williams was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and was voted the Greatest Artist of the 1990s.
Robbie Williams was inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and recognized as the Greatest Artist of the 1990s.
Following his Latin American tour for his Greatest Hits album in late 2004, Williams began working on his sixth studio album, "Intensive Care".
In November 2005, Robbie Williams won the MTV Europe Music Award for 'Best Male'. He also secured a Guinness World Record for selling 1.6 million concert tickets in a single day, announcing his 2006 World Tour.
"Angels" was voted the "Best Single of the Past Twenty-Five Years" at the 2005 Brit Awards.
In 2005, Robbie Williams founded a football team called Los Angeles Vale F.C., named after his hometown club.
In a 2005 poll, the British public chose Robbie Williams's song "Angels" as the song they would most like played at their funeral.
Robbie Williams played an Elvis impersonator in the music video for his song "Advertising Space" in 2005.
Robbie Williams provided the voice for Dougal in the film adaptation of "The Magic Roundabout" in 2005.
A lifelong supporter of Port Vale FC, Robbie Williams invested £240,000 in the club in February 2006, becoming the largest shareholder.
Robbie Williams kicked off his Close Encounters World Tour in South Africa in April 2006.
Robbie Williams began dating American actress Ayda Field in May 2006.
Robbie Williams released his dance/electro album, "Rudebox", in October 2006, featuring collaborations with artists like the Pet Shop Boys and William Orbit. The album received mixed reviews but achieved double-platinum status in Europe.
Robbie Williams emigrated to Los Angeles in 2006.
The first Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2006.
Robbie Williams' 2006 World Tour set a Guinness World Record by selling 1.6 million tickets in a single day.
Robbie Williams set a Guinness World Record in 2006 for selling 1.6 million tickets to his "Close Encounters Tour" in a single day.
In March 2007, Robbie Williams and the Pet Shop Boys released their collaborative single "She's Madonna".
On August 13, 2007, a Dean Martin duets album featuring Robbie Williams singing "Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone" was released.
During his 2007–2008 sabbatical, Robbie Williams developed a keen interest in UFOs and paranormal phenomena, researching the subject extensively.
Los Angeles Vale F.C., founded by Robbie Williams, was disbanded in 2007.
Ayda Field joined Robbie Williams for a field investigation related to his interest in UFOs in Trout Lake, Washington, in 2008.
By 2008, Robbie Williams became the highest-selling British solo artist in UK history.
The second Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2008.
In February 2009, it was confirmed that Robbie Williams was collaborating with Guy Chambers and Mark Ronson on new material. Recording sessions for the album were planned to commence in March.
Robbie Williams expressed interest in rejoining Take That in March 2009.
Robbie Williams was announced as the recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to British Music award at the 2010 Brit Awards in October 2009.
Williams released a compilation album, "Songbook", as a free CD with The Mail on Sunday on 11 October 2009. That same evening, he performed his single "Bodies" live for the first time on "The X Factor" results show. On 20 October 2009, he made his live concert comeback at the BBC Electric Proms.
"Reality Killed the Video Star" was released on 9 November 2009, the same day as X Factor 2008 runners-up JLS's debut album. Although JLS clinched the number one spot, "Reality Killed the Video Star" marked Williams' return to the US market since 2002. He also performed at the ARIA Music Awards in Australia in late November 2009.
Robbie Williams released his album "Reality Killed the Video Star" on 9 November 2009, marking his return to the music scene. The title was a nod to the song "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles, produced by Trevor Horn, who also produced Williams' album.
Robbie Williams briefly moved back to the UK in 2009, purchasing an £8.5 million mansion in Compton Bassett, but sold the property a year later to return to Los Angeles.
Robbie Williams' sold-out performance at the BBC Electric Proms in 2009 set a Guinness World Record for the most simultaneous cinematic screenings of a live concert.
Robbie Williams officially rejoined Take That in July 2010.
Robbie Williams and Ayda Field were married at his Beverly Hills home in Mulholland Estates on August 7, 2010.
On August 26, 2010, Robbie Williams was announced as a guest vocal coach for the ninth season of the German reality show "Popstars: Girls forever".
On September 20, 2010, Robbie Williams released his second book, "You Know Me", in collaboration with Chris Heath, featuring photographs and commentary spanning his career.
Robbie Williams switched on the Blackpool illuminations in September 2010, describing it as one of his greatest honors.
In October 2010, Robbie Williams released his second greatest hits album, "In and Out of Consciousness: The Greatest Hits 1990–2010", to commemorate his 20-year career. He also released the single "Shame", a collaboration with Gary Barlow.
On November 12, 2010, the karaoke video game "We Sing Robbie Williams" was released by Nordic Games Publishing AB.
Take That, with Robbie Williams, released the album "Progress" in November 2010, which became a massive commercial success.
The third Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2010.
After 15 years, Robbie Williams rejoined Take That in 2010 for their album "Progress" and subsequent tour.
Robbie Williams topped the 2000–2010 UK airplay chart.
Robbie Williams released the single "Shame", a duet with Gary Barlow, from his greatest hits collection "In and Out of Consciousness: The Greatest Hits 1990–2010" in 2010. He also collaborated with other British artists as "The Squad" on a new version of "Three Lions".
Robbie Williams launched his radio show, "Radio Rudebox", on October 6, 2011, where he played music and interviewed guests like Gary Barlow.
Robbie Williams signed with Island Records (Universal Music) in October 2011, following his departure from EMI in 2010.
Robbie Williams decided to focus on his solo career after the 2011 "Progress" tour with Take That.
Robbie Williams left Take That for a second time in 2011 to focus on his solo career, but the departure was amicable.
Robbie Williams partnered with Peter Jones to launch the clothing line Farrell in 2011, but it filed for bankruptcy.
Robbie Williams revealed in 2011 that he had been experiencing lethargy for several years due to andropause, a type of hormone imbalance.
The 2011 Sunday Times Rich List estimated Robbie Williams's wealth to be £90 million, placing him among the wealthiest figures in the British music industry.
Robbie Williams lost his entire investment in Port Vale FC when the club went into administration in March 2012.
Robbie Williams performed at the Diamond Jubilee Concert in June 2012, an event co-organized by Gary Barlow. Following this, his website hinted at a new album, later revealed as "Take the Crown". This album became Williams' tenth number one album in the UK and saw the simultaneous top chart positions for his album and single, "Candy". This achievement was reminiscent of 2001 when "Somethin' Stupid" and "Swing When You're Winning" topped the UK singles and albums charts respectively.
Robbie Williams missed performing with Take That at the 2012 Summer Olympics closing ceremony due to the birth of his child.
"Candy", the lead single from "Take the Crown", premiered on September 10, 2012, and was released on 11 September in most countries. This marked Williams' first number one single in the UK since 2004's "Radio" and his seventh solo single to achieve this. The success of "Candy" was followed by the announcement of a 17-date European stadium tour, with Olly Murs as the support act.
Robbie Williams announced a 17-date European stadium tour in November 2012. Olly Murs, his collaborator on the song "Kids", was announced as the support act.
The fourth Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2012.
In 2012, Robbie Williams recorded a duet with Mexican artist Thalía for the song "Te quiero dijiste (Muñequita linda)", included on her album "Habítame Siempre".
Robbie Williams and Tom Jones collaborated on the song "On My Own", the B-side to Williams' single "Different", in 2012.
Robbie Williams announced his swing album, "Swings Both Ways", in September 2013. The album, featuring both covers and original songs, included collaborations with notable artists like Michael Bublé and Lily Allen.
In November 2013, Williams made a cameo appearance in Olly Murs' music video for "Hand on Heart". He also released his swing album, "Swings Both Ways" that month.
Robbie Williams released "Under the Radar Volume 1", a compilation album featuring previously unreleased songs, on his website in December 2014.
Robbie Williams was awarded the freedom of his hometown, Stoke-on-Trent, in 2014. A tourist trail and streets were named in his honor.
The Farrell clothing line, founded by Robbie Williams, was relaunched in 2014 with support from Primark.
The fifth Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2014.
Robbie Williams moved into Woodland House, a £17 million mansion in London's Kensington area, in 2016.
The sixth Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2016.
Robbie Williams announced "Under the Radar Volume 2" in July 2017.
Robbie Williams released "Under the Radar Volume 2" in November 2017.
In 2017, Robbie Williams sold his Beverly Hills mansion to DJ Khaled for $9.9 million.
Robbie Williams received the Brit Icon Award in 2017 for his significant contributions to British culture.
Robbie Williams performed at the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in Moscow, Russia, singing "Let Me Entertain You," "Feel," and a duet of "Angels" with Aida Garifullina. He also performed an encore of "Rock DJ" during which he made a controversial hand gesture.
Robbie Williams, his wife, and Louis Tomlinson were announced as judges on the fifteenth series of The X Factor in the UK.
The seventh Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2018.
It was announced in 2018 that Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers would collaborate on a stage musical adaptation of David Walliams' book "The Boy in the Dress".
Robbie Williams's plans for an underground swimming pool at his Kensington mansion were delayed in 2018 by his neighbor, Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page, who argued that construction would damage his property, The Tower House.
Robbie Williams appeared in the 2018 TV documentary "Hunt for the Skinwalker" by Jeremy Corbell and shared that his partner, Ayda Field, had dissuaded him from purchasing the Skinwalker Ranch when it was up for sale.
The stage musical adaptation of "The Boy in the Dress", with music and lyrics by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers, premiered at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in November 2019.
Robbie Williams released his first Christmas album, "The Christmas Present," featuring collaborations with artists like Tyson Fury and Rod Stewart. The album reached number one in the UK, becoming his 13th UK number-one album in December 2019.
Robbie Williams collaborated with comedian Jimmy Carr in 2019 to co-write the lyrics for "Live in Las Vegas", the opening song for his residency at Wynn Las Vegas.
Robbie Williams planned to return for a full tour with Take That to celebrate their 30th anniversary in 2019.
Robbie Williams released the third installment of his "Under the Radar" series, "Under the Radar Volume 3", on Valentine's Day in 2019.
The eighth Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2019.
In a June 2020 interview, Robbie Williams revealed that he had developed an addiction to online golf games.
A lifelong fan of his hometown football team, Port Vale FC, Robbie Williams helped design the team's playing strip for the 2020–21 season.
Robbie Williams faced criticism in 2020 for defending the widely debunked Pizzagate conspiracy theory.
The ninth Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2020.
In February 2021, Robbie Williams named Ian Dury as a major lyrical inspiration in a BBC Radio 2 interview.
The tenth Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2021.
Robbie Williams formed the musical group Lufthaus with Tim Metcalfe and Flynn Francis, releasing the trance track "Sway" in February 2022.
Australian cricketer Shane Warne passed away in March 2022.
The Guardian published an article in April 2022 on Robbie Williams' career, noting his continued popularity while acknowledging a shift in his target audience. Williams expressed a desire to explore more experimental music.
Robbie Williams performed at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, for his upcoming biopic "Better Man" in May 2022.
Robbie Williams announced his tenth compilation album, "XXV," featuring reimagined versions of his hits and new material. He also released "Angels XXV," a reworked version of "Angels" in June 2022.
Robbie Williams released the single "Lost," from his upcoming album "XXV," in August 2022.
"XXV" was released and debuted at number 1 on the UK Official Albums Chart, becoming Williams' 14th solo number-one album. He also performed at the 2022 AFL Grand Final in Melbourne, Australia, in September 2022.
Robbie Williams released his latest compilation album, "XXV," on September 2022.
Lufthaus released the single "Soul Seekers." Williams also embarked on his "XXV" tour, supported by Lufthaus in October 2022.
Robbie Williams performed in Qatar as part of the FIFA World Cup 2022 celebrations, sparking criticism due to Qatar's human rights record and LGBT laws. Williams responded to the criticism, addressing the complexities of the issue in November 2022.
The eleventh Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2022.
Robbie Williams was featured on the bilingual single "Une Tahitienne á Paris" by French singer Mareva Galanter in May 2023.
Robbie Williams performed with Noga Erez in Tel Aviv in June 2023, prior to their collaboration on "Danny."
Robbie Williams made a cameo appearance on the single "Punk's Dead" by English duo Soft Play in August 2023.
Lufthaus, Robbie Williams' musical group, released their debut album, "Visions, Volume 1," featuring the single "Immortal" with Sophie Ellis-Bextor in October 2023.
As of November 2023, a release date for the Robbie Williams biopic "Better Man" has yet to be confirmed.
The twelfth Soccer Aid charity football match, organized by Robbie Williams and Jonathan Wilkes to benefit UNICEF UK, took place in 2023.
Robbie Williams was appointed president of Port Vale Football Club in Stoke-on-Trent in January 2024.
Robbie Williams was featured on the duet version of Lucy Spraggan's 2020 single "Sober" in May 2024.
"Better Man", a biopic based on the life of Robbie Williams, premiered on September 17, 2024, to critical acclaim.
Robbie Williams is set to feature on the track "Danny" with Israeli singer Noga Erez on her album, "The Vandalist," in September 2024.