Robert Peter Maximilian Williams (born 13 February 1974) is an English singer, songwriter, and record producer. While Williams' early pop career started with the hit boy band Take That, he has found far greater success since taking his leave. The band was formed in 1990 and had 8 United Kingdom Number 1 singles to their credit. Their popularity led to a succession of similar bands in the United Kingdom. However, it has since been suggested that Williams' roguish qualities meant that he didn't fit into the band, and he frequently battled with his fellow band members and his management. After leaving the band in 1995, the final Take That album Nobody Else was re-issued in some markets excluding songs where Robbie Williams was the lead vocalist. The final Take That single, "How Deep Is Your Love," is the only one that didn't feature Williams. In November 2005, ITV1 screened a documentary on Take That, including the reasons behind Williams' departure, including interviews with Williams and his former fellow band members. Williams declined the offer to reunite with the band, but spoke to them via a pre-recorded video message. Take That, reformed without Williams and due to tour in early- to mid- 2006, have extended an open invitation for Williams to join them on stage if he wishes to. Williams has apparently given the reformation his blessing. After Take That After leaving Take That, Williams immersed himself in the pop lifestyle. This included an affected swagger and an infamous appearance during Oasis's headlining set at Glastonbury in 1995. He had dyed his hair platinum blond and painted his teeth black for the concert. Liam Gallagher, the lead singer for Oasis, often referred to Williams as "that fat dancer from Take That." This led to a highly publicised battle w
1 | Things | Swing When You're Winning |
2 | Let Love Be Your Energy (Live) | Live At Knebworth |
3 | Me And My Monkey (Live) | Live At Knebworth |
4 | Me And My Shadow | Swing When You're Winning |
5 | Rock DJ. | Rock DJ |
6 | Straighten Up And Fly Right | Swing When You're Winning |
7 | Let Love Be Your Energy | Robbie Williams: Greatest Hits |
8 | Let Me Entertain You | Robbie Williams: Greatest Hits |
9 | Come Undone | Robbie Williams: Greatest Hits |
10 | Advertising Space | Advertising Space |
11 | Go Gentle | Swing Both Ways |
12 | Come Undone | Escapology |
13 | Let Me Entertain You (Live) | Live At Knebworth |
14 | Angels (Live) | Live At Knebworth |
15 | Come Undone (Live) | Live At Knebworth |
16 | Angels | Angels |
17 | They Can't Take That Away From Me | Swing When You're Winning |
18 | Have You Met Miss Jones? | Swing When You're Winning |
19 | Swing Both Ways | Swing Both Ways |
20 | Minnie the Moocher | Swing Both Ways |