Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams established his professional music career as the youngest member of the popular group Take That in 1990. During his initial tenure with the band from 1990 to 1995, Williams performed lead vocals on several international hits, including ‘Could It Be Magic,’ ‘I Found Heaven,’ and ‘Everything Changes.’ Launching his solo career in 1996 with Chrysalis Records, his debut solo album, Life Thru a Lens (1997), featured the commercially successful single ‘Angels,’ which became his best-selling track in the United Kingdom. His second album, I’ve Been Expecting You (1998), yielded his first UK number-one single, ‘Millennium,’ followed by a second with ‘She’s the One.’ Williams expanded his international presence with Sing When You’re Winning (2000), which included the MTV Europe Music Award and Brit Award-winning single ‘Rock DJ.’ He showcased his versatility with Swing When You’re Winning (2001), a collection of swing covers and duets, achieving another UK number-one hit with Nicole Kidman for ‘Somethin’ Stupid.’ The success continued with Escapology (2002), reaching number one in multiple countries, and Intensive Care (2005). Williams’ career is distinguished by numerous milestones, including holding the record for the most Brit Awards won by any artist, with eighteen accolades.

Beyond his musical achievements, Williams co-founded the Soccer Aid event for UNICEF, an initiative that has raised over £30 million for charitable causes. In 2022, Williams’ compilation album, XXV, debuted at number one on the UK Official Albums Chart, securing his position as the solo artist with the most UK number-one albums, comparable only to The Beatles. The same year, he performed at the 2022 AFL Grand Final. Looking ahead to 2024, Williams was named president of Port Vale Football Club, and the biopic Better Man detailing his life and career is slated for release.