Why did Robbie Williams leave the band Take That?

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Over the recent months, Robbie Williams has been quite a topic of conversation. He is the central figure in the movie “Better Man,” where he’s portrayed by a computer-generated monkey. While this might seem puzzling, it would be beneficial to delve deeper to grasp the monkey aspect fully. However, our discussion today revolves around Take That, the band that propelled Williams to household fame.

During the 1990s, Take That was a prominent boy band that paved the way for acts such as Backstreet Boys and N*SYNC. They boasted numerous chart-topping singles in the UK and were led by Gary Barlow, although Robbie Williams’ powerful voice and lively personality were often the focus.

Robbie Williams quit Take That in 1995

Back in 1995, I stunned fans worldwide when I stepped away from Take That at the peak of our fame. Instead of riding the wave, I chose to venture out on my own path for a solo career. The reasons behind my departure soon became clear: My personal struggles with substance abuse had escalated to alarming levels, teetering on an overdose before a concert in 1994.

The other bandmates of Take That, specifically Barlow, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, and Mark Owen, became fed up with Williams’ constant partying, urging him to either shape up or depart from the group. Ultimately, he chose to leave. Additionally, he vowed to wage a war against Gary Barlow and publicly criticize him in the media whenever possible.

In the 2023 Netflix documentary titled “Watch Robbie Williams“, the artist openly expressed his resentment towards Gary Barlow. He said, “Gary was the one I disliked the most because it seemed like everything and a successful career were meant for him. I felt compelled to make him suffer in return. I was seeking revenge. What I wanted was to have the career that he was supposed to have.

The singer reunited with the band in 2010

Back then, Take That parted ways in 1996, leaving Gary Barlow to embark on his solo journey first. He enjoyed a promising start with two chart-topping singles, but unfortunately, his career didn’t sustain its initial momentum. Conversely, I found myself taking a more gradual path. My breakthrough came in 1998 with the release of “Angels,” which proved to be a game-changer for me. Since then, I’ve ascended to become one of the UK’s most illustrious stars.

Thankfully, the dispute between Williams and Barlow has been resolved. They patched things up, and even joined forces for a Take That tour from 2010 to 2014. Later on, Williams left again to concentrate on his solo ventures, but their bond as singer and former bandmates remains robust until now.

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2025-02-05 23:00