Music Spotlight: Robbie Williams

I’ve been a huge fan of this man for seven years. The first time I saw him was in the 1999 MTV Movie Awards when he did a live performance of ‘Millennium’. His presence was so different from anything else I have ever seen at that time, and I’ve been hooked ever since. He’s a man that does not take himself that seriously, and his funny and entertaining personality is often reflected in his music. For example this was taken from his song ‘Strong’:

“Early morning when I wake up, I look like Kiss but without the makeup.”

He’s an entertainer in every essence of the word.

Robbie Williams has been a very big success in the music industry since he was sixteen. He has battled through drug abuse, heartbreak, and loss and yet he still manages to bounce up and remain stronger than ever.

Robert Peter Maximillion Williams was born on February 13, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent, England. His parents, Peter and Jan, divorced when Robbie was three, and as a child he felt torn between them and often felt alone. During this time, he was comforted by his sister, Jan. When Robbie was eight, he went to the audition of the Broadway play, ‘Oliver’ and won the part as the Artful Dodger. Often in many interviews, Robbie said it was his true sign to be a singer. This was the start of a successful career in the making.

A man named Nigel Martin Smith held an ad in the paper looking for a five-member boy group. At the advice of others and his spark of curiosity, he decided to try out and got a part in the band. The band was named Take That. The band had a huge following all over Europe selling millions of albums. Their debut success was often compared to the explosive debut of the Beatles. Five years late, Robbie decided to quit the band and go solo.

This was a turbulent time for Mr. Williams as he was going off on his own as a solo artist. His drug and alcohol problems soon began to take over his life. He felt very depressed, and was gaining a substantial amount of weight. Family and friends of Robbie’s were very concerned for his growing problem and influenced him to enter Rehab. A few months later, Robbie was clean, sober, and ready to begin as a solo artist. In 1996, Robbie debuted with the song, ‘Freedom’ which was originally written by George Michael. The lyrics of the song pretty much explains itself. A few months later, Robbie released the album ‘Life thru a Lense.’ The album’s success took off at a rocky start, but then the single, ‘Angels’ changed everything. Robbie’s success from then on has had a huge affect all over the world.

Going through the hard times made Robbie Williams a stronger person. Without these obstacles throughout this life, he would not have been the person he is today. Robbie Williams is a talented musical artist that many will not forget for a long time.

Song Reccomendations
"Lazy Days"
"One Fine Day"
"Making Plans for Nigel"
"Talk to Me"
"Heaven fro Here"
"Ego a Go Go"
"Heaven from Here"
"Something Beautiiful"
"Angels"
"I Will Talk and Hollywood will Listen"