Genre: Pop-rock
Release>: January 16, 2026
Tracks: 11
Duration: 38.12
My rating: 6/10
To put it bluntly: No, Robbie Williams is not famous in North America. While he is a record-breaking megastar in the UK, Europe, and Australia—selling over 75 million records and holding a joint record with The Beatles for the most #1 albums in the UK—he is largely considered a “one-hit wonder” (at best) in the United States and Canada.
The “Robin Williams” Factor: In the late 90s, the name “Robbie Williams” caused genuine confusion for Americans who only knew the Oscar-winning actor.
British Irony: His persona—a mix of self-deprecating humor, “naughty boy” arrogance, and campy showmanship—often failed to translate. Americans.
Personal Choice: Robbie actually moved to Los Angeles in the early 2000s specifically because he wasn’t famous there. He has frequently stated in interviews that he loves the “anonymity” of being a regular guy in LA who can go to the grocery store without being mobbed.
Despite his lack of chart dominance, he did have a brief Las Vegas Residency in 2019, which performed well by drawing in international fans and a niche US audience. However, to the average person on the street in New York or Chicago, he remains a “who?”
