Robbie Williams left the group Take That in 1995 to launch a solo career, in which all but one of his 11 studio albums have reached #1 in the UK. Six of his albums are among the top 100 biggest-selling albums in the United Kingdom. Moreover, Robbie has released seven number-one singles.Robbie has received a record eighteen Brit Awards--winning Best British Male four times, and two awards for Outstanding Contribution to Music and the 2016 Brits Icon for his "lasting impact on British culture", eight German ECHO Awards, and three MTV European Music Awards.

According to the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Williams has been certified for 19.5 million albums and 6.8 million singles in the UK as a solo artist.