Robbie Williams' industry-defining career is certainly something to be noted, read to find out what he thinks about the current music industry.
Robbie Williams is considered a treasure of the UK, and he's one of the best-selling artists in the nation. Making his debut in the early 1990s, Williams climbed up the ladder within the music industry and not only established himself as a talented musician, but also as a magnetic personality.
Recently, the musician opened up about what he thinks about the music industry, and it may not entirely be a pleasant statement for other artists to hear.
Rooted in music
Born Robert Peter Williams on February 13, 1974, in Stoke-On-Trent, England, the musician ventured into entertainment when he started attending a dance school at an early age, reports Express. In 1990, At the age of 16, Williams joined the band Take That and it was at that point his fame started to expand. He quit the band in 1995 due to a growing disinterest in the band.
Following that, Williams started pursuing a solo career and it was his debut album in 1997, Life Thru a Lens, particularly the single Angels, which propelled him into a higher plane of fame. Express further reports that the single helped the album sell over 2.4 million copies.
In 1998, Williams released his second album titled I've Been Expecting You which included the single Millenium, which ended up reaching the top spot on the UK charts. A year later in 1999, he toured the US and Canada which expanded his fame even further.
The same year he released his third album titled Sing When You're Winning which was certified platinum twice within one week. This is the point when the artist established an international presence. Smooth Radio reports that the artist's net worth is estimated to be £222 million, which gives an insight into the impact of his career.
What is he doing now?
Williams released his tenth compilation album XXV earlier this year in June, which ended up becoming number one on the UK Albums Chart, and he broke a record with the Official Chart as this was his fourteenth solo album that's reached the number one spot.
The artist recently performed his hit single She's The One on Strictly Come Dancing Series 22, with the professional performers on the show dancing in front of him. Variety reports that he is set to release his documentary on Netflix, and it aims to present an 'unfiltered, in-depth examination of a global icon and natural-born-entertainer who had to navigate the highs and lows of being in the limelight for more than 30 years.'
Opinion on modern music
According to The Daily Mail, the 48-year-old musician doesn't entirely have a positive take on the current standards of the music industry. His particular complaint was that all the artists and the music released by them 'look and sound the same.'
He elaborated:
If you take Top Of The Pops from 1988, any week, the varying of colours, the eccentricities, the madness and the craziness is extraordinary.
He further added:
If you put on a chart show in 2022, every week, every artist sounds like every artist and they look like every artist. It's not their fault, I'm not having a go at them.
With over three decades in the music industry with various achievements under his belt, Williams' perspective may be perceived as a scathing but experienced take on the current standing of the industry.
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