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Robbie was always branded the naughty one in Take That because he liked to drink alcohol. And sometimes smoke. And probably lots of other stuff besides. But he always played a massive part in the band and, as when Geri decided to quit the Spice Girls, he caused shockwaves around the country.
Although his first album went down like a lead balloon, Robbie didn't quite give up the cause. Deciding to release 'Angels' as a single in 1997 was probably one of the smartest things anyone in the music industry has ever done. It went on to become the anthem of chav weddings and funerals across the land whilst at the same time making everybody sit up and take notice of the Robster like he always thought we should have.
Mr Williams has always had a bit of an eye for the ladies - although many a gay man claims to have registered Robbie on their gaydar (dream on) - including the very lovely Kylie Minogue. The pair performed together on the hit single, Kids, in 2000.
Robbie's massive success seemed to falter somewhat with his most recent album, 'Rudebox'. He's done what any respectable celebrity should do in these testing times and retreated to his home in LA. Constantly appearing to suffer from depression, self-loathing and insecurity, sometimes it feels like all we need to do as a nation is get Robbie back on British soil and tuck him into bed with a nice mug of builder's tea. But it's not so simple, unfortunately. Reports coming from across the pond paint the picture of Robbie hiding away in his mansion eating pizza and twiddling his thumbs.
Come on Robbie, don't be depressed by the Take That reunion. Polish up, smile, and come back to us....
