Somebody Someday: Robbie Williams

Somebody Someday: Robbie Williams

Robbie Williams joined Take That in 1991 and before he left, the band had had eight Number One singles. He went solo and sold millions of albums, the only artist to have two albums in the Top Ten at the same time. He is a rock icon in the truest sense - hero and entertainer - and here he tells his story. British singer Williams, a megastar in Europe, has attracted attention here for his cheeky and introspective lyrics in such songs as "Millennium" and "Angels." He successfully made the transition from boy band member to successful solo star, but it wasn't easy, and following McCrum following Williams on tour, readers can see why. The mercurial star battles addictions to alcohol and drugs. Fortunately, the musicians and crew who tour with him love him. McCrum interviews the band, the managers, and Williams, going behind the scenes to give an idea of how a tour goes. Toward the end Williams admits, "I failed to see all of the great things about my life and there are so many." Though not as popular in the U.S. as in the U.K., Williams is a charismatic, flawed, ultimately captivating character, and the book's absorbing look into a rock star's life should hold curious readers once they start it. Kristine Huntley Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Who is Robbie Williams?He’s won more “Brit” awards than any other musician. He said “sod that” to Take That. He’s the only artist to have had two albums in Britain’s Top Ten at the same time. His last album sold four million copies. His love life has more column inches than Nelson. Now this photo-packed book reveals the character behind the headlines. Written during his 2001 European tour, the book, like its subject, grips, charms, and surprises. One of Amazon.com’s Best of 1999 ams joined Take That in 1991 and before he left, the band had had eight Number One singles. He went solo and sold millions of albums, the only artist to have two albums in the Top Ten at the same time. He is a rock icon in the truest sense - hero and entertainer - and here he tells his story. Robbie Williams has won more British Music Awards than any other artist. Mark McCrum has written three travel books and is the author of the book on the BBC-TV documentary Castaway .