ROBBIE WILLIAMS – A BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

Leaving London for Los Angeles in search of peace and the chance to recharge his batteries, Robbie planned 2002 as a well-earned year off. Instead, he spent the year writing and recording and by the end of the year he had another new album. Released a year to the day after its predecessor, 'Escapology' (November 2002) followed all four of his previous albums straight to number one.

Robbie Williams returned with a bang in the summer of 2003, a massive world tour which played to 1.3 million fans including three days at Knebworth, which drew 375,000 fans to the Hertfordshire estate in August, and have been hailed as the biggest open-air shows ever staged in the UK. He was voted 'Best British Pop/Rock Male Artist' by the 2003 World Music Awards.

The last notes had barely echoed into the distance before the shows were swiftly followed by 'Live At Knebworth' (September 2003), which instantly became the fastest-selling live album in UK chart history. Likewise, 'What We Did Last Summer' became the fastest-selling and biggest-selling music DVD of all time.
The stats continue to pile up. Robbie's global album, single and DVD sales now stand at 35 Million. Meanwhile, his bulging trophy cabinet includes a record 15 Brit Awards and three Ivor Novello awards, including one especially-prized for songwriting (with Guy Chambers).

His critically acclaimed biography, 'Feel' (written by Chris Heath) topped the book charts for weeks and his first 'Greatest Hits' album, featuring the No.1 single 'Radio', was one of the biggest selling albums of 2004.

His recent triumphant return to the stage at Live 8 in London was considered one of the show's highlights.page << 1 2 3 4 >>