Robbie Williams

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/robbie-williams

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Robbie Williams born?February 13, 1974
2. Where was Robbie Williams born?Stoke-on-Trent, England
3. What is the musical affiliations?Member of Take That (1990-1995, 2010), successful solo artist
4. Who is Robbie Williams?Robbie Williams is a famous singer who started in the boy band Take That and later became a solo star.
5. What song helped Robbie become famous as a solo artist?The song "Angels" from his first solo album "Life thru a Lens" made him very popular.

Boy Band: A vocal group consisting of young male singers, typically performing pop music with choreographed routines.
Solo Career: An artist's professional activities and musical output undertaken independently of a group or band.
Brit Awards: Annual awards ceremony recognizing achievements in the British and international music industry, considered the UK's equivalent to the Grammy Awards.
Guinness World Record: An official recognition of a superlative achievement, often involving extraordinary feats of human endeavor or the natural world.