Robbie Williams tops David Bowie as MOST successful UK solo artist EVER
ROBBIE WILLIAMS’ The Heavy Entertainment Show is his 12th solo UK No 1 album. The former Take That star has David Bowie and is now set to top The Beatles.
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The 42-year-old star’s record makes him the most successful solo artist in the UK ever.
His record of 12, has beaten the late David Bowie’s previous record of 11 solo UK No 1 albums.
Not only that,t the former Take That member is now second for the most No 1 studio albums in UK.
This places him just behind the biggest band ever, The Beatles, who had 11 compared to Robbie’s 10.
Robbie Williams has broken David Bowie's record for most UK No 1 albums
Robbie's The Heavy Entertainment Show album is his 12th UK No 1 album
Robbie had a chance to express how happy he was with the news of his amazing success.
He said: “I’m chuffed that this album is No 1 and I’m humbled by these amazing statistics and facts.
“Thank you to the wonderful, wonderful team at Sony.
“I’m as proud of this album as much as any other, and hope that the fans enjoy it as much as I loved making it...this is for the friendlies.
“I’m very excited to be taking The Heavy Entertainment show on tour next year.”
Jason Iley, Chairman and CEO, Sony Music UK and Ireland, said: “Everyone at Sony feels incredibly privileged and fortunate to be working with Robbie as well as playing a part in helping him to make history.
“It’s an amazing achievement for Robbie which is hugely deserved.”
The news came after Robbie won the Brits Icon award, the third musician ever to receive the prize after David Bowie and Elton John.
In a ceremony on Monday night he was joined on stage by the Take That trio, Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen, who presented him with the award.
Robbie was awarded the Brits Icon award, presented by his old band Take That
Robbie has announced a 31 date tour across 18 countries next year, promoting The Heavy Entertainment Show album.
He will perform the following dates in the UK in June 2017:
2 – Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK
3 – Etihad Stadium, Manchester, UK
6 – St Mary’s Stadium, Southampton, UK
9 – BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, UK
13 – Ricoh Stadium, Coventry, UK
17 – Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
21 – Principality Stadium, Cardiff, UK
23 – London Stadium (Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park), London UK