Robbie Williams Biography
British pop sensation Robbie Williams, famous for chart-topping hits and his massive female fanbase, launched his career as part of the boy band Take That. But he really found his stride as a solo artist, becoming just as famous for his outrageous antics as his music.
Childhood and Family
Robert Peter Maximilian Williams was born on February 13, 1974, in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom. His father, Peter Williams (Conway), worked as a comedian in his younger days, while his mother, Janet Farrell, ran a flower shop. Later, they opened the Red Lion pub together.


Take That
After finishing school in 1990, Robbie briefly worked as a double-glazing salesman. Luckily, he followed his mother's advice and auditioned for a boy band.

Solo Career
In 1996, Williams inked a deal with Chrysalis Records and dropped his debut solo single "Freedom," covering George Michael's hit. That March, he joined forces with composer Guy Chambers to craft his debut album "Life Thru a Lens," which dropped in September and shot straight to number one on the UK Album Chart. The single "Angels" became a massive hit, moving over a million copies in the UK alone. Other singles like "Old Before I Die," "Lazy Days," and "South of the Border" also performed strongly.

In 2005, Williams released his sixth album, "Intensive Care," co-written with composer Stephen Duffy. In November of that year, he won the MTV Europe Music Award for "Best Male Artist."


In 2016, Robbie released "The Heavy Entertainment Show," featuring the song "Party Like a Russian." The music video poked fun at Russian oligarchs and their extravagant lifestyles. The song was reportedly inspired by a corporate gig Robbie played for Roman Abramovich back in 2014.
Personal Life of Robbie Williams
During Take That's peak years, Robbie Williams was often seen as representing the LGBTQ+ community due to the ambiguous lyrics in some of his songs. Robbie himself fueled these rumors with jokes. In reality, he's always been a ladies' man and was especially frustrated by a clause in his Take That contract that banned relationships.



Robbie Williams Now
In September 2022, Robbie celebrated his 25th anniversary in the music industry. To mark the occasion, he released an album called "XXV," featuring old hits in new arrangements.