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Robbie Williams
Robbie Williams, one of England's most successful pop singers, was born on February 13, 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent.
Williams shot to fame in the early '90's as a member of the boy band Take That. He left the band in 1995 to pursue a solo career.
In the summer of '96 Williams reached number 2 in the UK charts with his debut single, a cover of George Michael's Freedom. Freedom was followed by Old Before I Die, which also reached number 2.
Williams' next two singles Lazy Days and South of the Border didn't do so well, reaching 8 and 14 respectively. His debut album Life Thru a Lens also failed to find immediate success. However the Christmas '97 hit Angels established Williams as a major solo talent.
In 2002 Williams signed a lucrative contract with EMI, following which he famously squealed, "I'm rich beyond my wildest dreams".
Williams' other albums are:
- I've Been Expecting You (1998)
- The Ego Has Landed (1999, US only release)
- Sing When You're Winning (2000, featuring covers of fifties and sixties standards including duets with actress Nicole Kidman and the posthumously recorded It Was a Very Good Year with Frank Sinatra.
- Swing When You're Winning (2001)
- Escapology (2002)
- Live At Knebworth (2003)
- Greatest Hits (2004)
Live at the Albert DVD (2001) featuring songs from Swing When You're Winning album.
Books:
Robbie Williams: Angels & Demons Paul Scott. Based on exclusive interviews with those closest to Williams—from ex–managers and girlfriends, to friends and family—this unauthorized biography is the definitive account of his phenomenal journey to the top, offering plenty of riveting revelations. From his early beginnings to international stardom; his near self–destruction through drink and drugs to the song that “saved his life”; and his troubled love life to his current status as Britain’s top pop performer, this is the most intimate portrait of Robbie Williams to date.
Robbie - The Biography Sean Smith.
Robbie Williams in His Own Words Michael Hentley.
More information:
Robbie Williams The official Robbie Williams web site.
Robbie Williams Info Everything you ever wanted to know about Robbie Williams.
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