Robbies Fans - What are they like?

[cozerocks]

Ok people, I have a questions for all of you, this has been bugging me for ages, I didn't feel it was right to ask this, for sometime I have been bursting to know what other fans think, so here goes,
I am always hearing that Robbie fans are so opinionated and can't see past Robbie, other times I hear that if you tell someone you are a Robbie fan they roll their eyes as if to say oh God, some say that Robbie fans don't really know anything about music other than Robbie, so
Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
Now please don't shoot me down, I am only asking to see if any of you have encountered the same type of reactions as I have.
So

[soulsista]

Can I just say I met a 82 year old robbie fan at christmas (its my brother-in-laws gran) Angels is her favourite. :D

[cozerocks]

That's well cool :cool::cool:

[EvaPl]

Hi there :) I'm also interested in what others will say.... but here's what I think:
Q1: I'm a Robbie fan and I don't really know anyone near me who is a Robbie fan too.... but what I think is that fans tend to be too opinionated (and not only Robbie fans, but fans in general). I personally do not know anyone who would be too opinionated and I guess I'm not opinionated either.. I listen to Rob's music a lot and if someone does not like it and tell me about it then I'm ok with that... Fortunately most of my friends, even though they are not fans, they do like Rob's music, I'd even say that thanks to me ( ;) ) they listen to him more often and get to know songs after which they start to appreciate him...
Q2: I have a friend who would always say near me that she hates Robbie & his music and she doesn't understand how I can like it... but it's just one person who says that... others (my close friends, boyfriend, sister, parents) have nothing against Robbie, some songs they like more, some less... and of course they have nothing against Rob's fans (perhaps this question is rather for British fans.... because as I said, I think that here, in Poland, Robbie's music is well received and really appreciated (on the radio, tv - never heard a bad thing about him...) ).
Q3: and do you moan too much about how Robbie is perceived? I don't... (there will always be press which will say bad things about Robbie. But there are also those who treat him fairly and are positive about him, and I think they are in majority... Of course I don't like to read bad reviews about Rob, but REALLY these days I find most of them positive... so is there anything to moan about?).

By the way, great questions cozerocks, glad you asked them because I'm really curious what will be some Brits' answers ;)

[Jazz 67]

Very good questions.

Robbie fans can be opinionated, but i think it is more a sticking up for him with me. Alot of people I know like his music but since he came out with the new album, its always 'is he on drugs'. 'He's too cocky' 'He's an attention seeker' etc etc. Then I have to defend him, and when I'm finished, they then call me obsessed.

I also don't think we moan about how he is perceived, but stick up for him. As a Robbie fan, we know more about him than the general public. We've read the books etc.. I think he is perceived very unfairly by some, and it is from those that know nothing about him. Andwe may be seen to be moaning but we are not, just fed up with the horrible things that are said about him.

I love the fans on this site, theres a real intellect about everyone and you can have a real grown up discussion. Whereas on another site I go on (not RW) its totally different. They are grown up people acting as teenagers.

[fogFrog]

I agree with you all so far :D

[Robstoke]

I agree with Jazz and add British fans tend to be very polarised about Rob - they either love him or hate him. They love him because human nature tends to want to protect those preceived to be good and defenseless. (ie fight the negative and unfair UK press)

They hate him, because here is this cocky lad from Stoke, who seems to be god's gift to women and has too much money - ie jealousy.

If you actually sit either group down, few of them ever mention his music! I like most of Rob's music and happen to think he is a gifted and highly talented individual. And I am encouraged by the fact that a bloke from Stoke did good. Well done to him I say - good on yer!

However, many British people rather than praise talent or intelligence, would rather dismiss and/or attack it. It is one of the many reasons why I am ashamed to be British - that and the fact we cant cope with a few inches of snow!!!


Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
No - everyone is entitled to their opinions, however extreme - unless it encourages hatred and /or violence

Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
Hopefully no more or no less than other fans - the bigger the star, the wider the range of fans

Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Nope, because the UK press is very unfair and unregulated - other countries dont have this issue

Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
No, but we tend to get upset if the negative publicity is false or inaccurate

[Jazz 67]

RS, I really dislike you sometimes, you always word things better than me. ;):p:p

Agree with all that you said, and is exactly what I think. Especially about the snow. haha:D:D

[Robstoke]

RS, I really dislike you sometimes, you always word things better than me. ;):p:p

Agree with all that you said, and is exactly what I think. Especially about the snow. haha:D:D

Sorry! LOL

[cozerocks]

Well I have to admit I have defended Rob against unfair criticism from people who think they know a lot about him but don't really, yes once I have defended him I am called obsessed, this used to be upsetting back in the earlier days but as time has gone on I now understand that it is just ignorance on their part.
Great feed back though guys

[Laura130262]

Ok people, I have a questions for all of you, this has been bugging me for ages, I didn't feel it was right to ask this, for sometime I have been bursting to know what other fans think, so here goes,
I am always hearing that Robbie fans are so opinionated and can't see past Robbie, other times I hear that if you tell someone you are a Robbie fan they roll their eyes as if to say oh God, some say that Robbie fans don't really know anything about music other than Robbie, so


I think as in any group of people you're going to get very opinionated people who can't see past Robbie and others who are willing to consider an alternative opinion. I don't think that is restricted to Robbie fans though.

I don't have any friends who are Robbie fans which is the reason I joined Robbie forums in the first place. But I wouldn't go out of my way to defend him to others who don't like him. Mainly because I wouldn't give the other person the satisfaction of knowing they had riled me ;) I know he has the Marmite effect.

I adore him. Doesn't mean the rest of the world has to.

[soulsista]

Im with robstoke :cool:
It was at christmas that I disovered he had a 82 yr old fan n my sister n brother in law had been listening to music while cooking the feast;) They had a mix of music including some Robbie tunes n at dinner angels was on.
Theres alot of closet fans out there that like robbies music n tend to get swayed on the bad/false press thats said about him on a personal level.
Just like anyone would do you tend to try n rectify a false truth thats said about someone.

Would I be wrong n saying that Robbie himself has said he has erm over the top fans? Or words to that effect.?

[eli.herrera]

cozerocks good questions :)
We love Robbie, but any of us ever made a craze for Robbie and since then they treat us crazy or obsessive. Many people can not accept to Robbie, as the journalists and they always try to have the best news. Robbie is a star and therefore always sells and the journalists write out nonsense about him, we talk as if we knew Robbie lifetime. And we hurts that many lied to us about Robbie´s life. Why do we have to keep quiet? we know that is a lie, and when we defend Robbie. obsessives treat us.
the theme of "fan" is too complicated to explain to someone who has no idol.: /

sorry about my english I speak spanish cause i´m Argentinian, i hope that you can understand what i wanna say, sorry :/

[cozerocks]

cozerocks good questions :)
We love Robbie, but any of us ever made a craze for Robbie and since then they treat us crazy or obsessive. Many people can not accept to Robbie, as the journalists and they always try to have the best news. Robbie is a star and therefore always sells and the journalists write out nonsense about him, we talk as if we knew Robbie lifetime. And we hurts that many lied to us about Robbie´s life. Why do we have to keep quiet? we know that is a lie, and when we defend Robbie. obsessives treat us.
the theme of "fan" is too complicated to explain to someone who has no idol.: /

sorry about my english I speak spanish cause i´m Argentinian, i hope that you can understand what i wanna say, sorry :/

I think you make yourself understood eli.herrera

[SHAR]

I do not think Robbie fans are any diff from any others,you defend him when needs be out of a sort of distant family type of loyalty so to speak and you do tend to get a bit crazy when someone is getting between you and the object of your desire,like security etc.When is Robbie next on live does anyone know?,I think France next week.he seems to have made a concerted effort to disapear at the moment,first all the marriage rumours for Valentines day now nothing.I have a feeling he might have eloped and come back married,the press was all decoy tactics and RW does act very much on impulse,r else he is doing s`thing with T/T or he and Ayda have decided to slow things down and be just good friends for the time been.I am only guessing from past knowledge of the Robtser.

[SHAR]

I do not think Robbie fans are any diff from any others,you defend him when needs be out of a sort of distant family type of loyalty so to speak and you do tend to get a bit crazy when someone is getting between you and the object of your desire,like security etc.When is Robbie next on live does anyone know?,I think France next week.he seems to have made a concerted effort to disapear at the moment,first all the marriage rumours for Valentines day now nothing.I have a feeling he might have eloped and come back married,the press was all decoy tactics and RW does act very much on impulse,r else he is doing s`thing with T/T or he and Ayda have decided to slow things down and be just good friends for the time been.I am only guessing from past knowledge of the Robtser.
This s just me guessing,I have no real idea of course but these are what I would have guessed in the past but now I would say marriage,break in the sun or another one which I wont say as it would be not good and I would hate it for him but whatever I wish Rob and Ayda well.

[Leanne-00]

the only real bad things people have said to me here are Oh, hes gay and hes a shortass..I mean, who gives a flying toss and if thats the best they can manage..well........it is probably the same for most fans, my sister in law pointed out to me that I always poo poo her fav band, she was right..just because I don't like them don't mean I should try to take away from her liking them, but just between you and me, they really are bad:D

I do think though, that the mention of RW will generally have more negative comments than positive! I don't defend him, its their opinion but it does annoy me a tad..if there are soooooooooo many who dislike him, why then does he sellout arenas the world over in minutes?:rolleyes:

[ela]

Sometimes I can't contain myself and I reply - I don't care if he's gay or not - I don't wanna marry him! All I know is that he is a terrific singer and songwriter... more! He's an amazing human beeing.

[cozerocks]

Well I had a moment just after the xfactor final, at work I could hear some of them talking about it and I waited and sure enough it came, oh Robbie Williams no he wasn't very good, he's finished isn't he, now I was very calm and didn't get involved but it was a hard thing to do.

[tinab]

Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
To be perfectly honest with you, I don't know a lot of Rob fans as such. I think anyone who is a "fan" of any particular band or artist obviously does have a strong opinion for the positive. Otherwise, why listen to them. Are Robbie fans more opinionated than others is the question. I think they are very loyal to him, that much I have noticed.

Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
By and by again I would say that they are perceived as being very loyal.

Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Absolutely and rightly so I say. Unless you delve below the tabloid press's perception of what Rob is, you couldn't get an accurate portrayal of the man. (not that I have ever met him or am likely to may I add). Perception and reality get blurred a lot these days, but he has been doing what he does for a long time and if Rob can cope with, then we fans should as well. Mind you, it doesn't stop us from sticking up for him occasionally when the time is right or maybe enlightening some people.

Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
No. If it is a true or accurate portrayal of something. Some say any publicity is good publicity. It gets your name out there. I disagree with that. Bagging someone or their work just for an agenda is not what people want to read. Basically people read or listen to news for information. If that news has been distorted or figures fiddled or are blatant lies, then they shouldn't be published in the first place. If that were to happen though, it seems as though two thirds of especially the British press would cease to exist.

Interesting questions Coz!

[One Fine Day]

Great questions cozerocks. I'm from Aus so we don't get the same amount of gossip as you guys in Europe but what we do get is generally negative and incorrect which is very annoying.
None of my close friends are fans and used to stir me relentlessly but since he's been quiet they've actually been asking me where he is & what's he up to and have admitted they have missed his music on the radio and I now have quite a few who want to go to a show if he tours out here again (OOOOOooohhhhhhh PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-lol)

I also have a foolproof way of converting doubting females when they step through my front door. I just put on 'The Robbie Williams Show' DVD and show them How Peculiar and suddenly it all becomes clear to them why I love him so. So feel free to use my technique and let me know how you go. LMAO :p

Fantastic forum topic cozerocks I've enjoyed reading what peeps think. :D

[Jazz 67]

Great questions cozerocks. I'm from Aus so we don't get the same amount of gossip as you guys in Europe but what we do get is generally negative and incorrect which is very annoying.
None of my close friends are fans and used to stir me relentlessly but since he's been quiet they've actually been asking me where he is & what's he up to and have admitted they have missed his music on the radio and I now have quite a few who want to go to a show if he tours out here again (OOOOOooohhhhhhh PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-lol)

I also have a foolproof way of converting doubting females when they step through my front door. I just put on 'The Robbie Williams Show' DVD and show them How Peculiar and suddenly it all becomes clear to them why I love him so. So feel free to use my technique and let me know how you go. LMAO :p

Fantastic forum topic cozerocks I've enjoyed reading what peeps think. :D

when my friends come round and I have Robbie on, all I get is the rolled eyes from them. :rolleyes: (like that) haha I'm still trying though.

[EndlessSummer]

I think the one thing i know most about Robbie fans is that we're very defensive over our popstar. He gets criticised alot and we're always ready to defend him. We have to be opinionated don't we. We put up with the rolling eyes or comments when we tell people that we're a Robbie fans because it's worth it, we know how great he is. I also think that many of us aren't afriad to point out flaws either. We know he's not perfect - but we don't like unjust criticism from the press who seem to do it just for the sake of it.

[Laura130262]

the only real bad things people have said to me here are Oh, hes gay and hes a shortass


You see if someone said that to me about Robbie I would just laugh. :D All the time people know that fans are going to get defensive they will try to wind them up about it. and there's no point.

I know he's not gay and he's 6 foot one. Why does it matter so much what others think?

You could argue until the cows come home but it wouldn't make any difference to the other persons opinion. Especially someone like Robbie who does seem to split opinions so radically. :)

[mrsbwillis]

Ok people, I have a questions for all of you, this has been bugging me for ages, I didn't feel it was right to ask this, for sometime I have been bursting to know what other fans think, so here goes,
I am always hearing that Robbie fans are so opinionated and can't see past Robbie, other times I hear that if you tell someone you are a Robbie fan they roll their eyes as if to say oh God, some say that Robbie fans don't really know anything about music other than Robbie, so
Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
Now please don't shoot me down, I am only asking to see if any of you have encountered the same type of reactions as I have.
So


Question 1: I think Robbie fans are opinionated but no more than the fans of any other band or artist.

Question 2: I think a minority of Robbie fans are obsessed with him, a fact I learnt from his book, a few seem to think they own him, but the majority of Robbie fans are like the fans of any artist. They just want to listen to his music and go to his gigs and concerts. There's nothing wrong with that. Is there?

Question 3: I think there's a lotta negativity in the press which isn't deserved. He is one of England's biggest stars. Yet the papers seem to look for anything to bring him down and I know people who aren't Robbie fans but also think the press bring him down. So I suppose if I read your question again there is a certain level of deserved moaning.

Question 4: The only reason that his negative publicity could scare me would be if it pissed him off so he refused to make more music because of the negativity. There's not much originality in mainstream music anymore. And I wouldn't say that he's unoriginal with songs like Bodies, Last Days Of Disco, and Advertising Space.

[robana]

I agree with Jazz and add British fans tend to be very polarised about Rob - they either love him or hate him. They love him because human nature tends to want to protect those preceived to be good and defenseless. (ie fight the negative and unfair UK press)

They hate him, because here is this cocky lad from Stoke, who seems to be god's gift to women and has too much money - ie jealousy.

If you actually sit either group down, few of them ever mention his music! I like most of Rob's music and happen to think he is a gifted and highly talented individual. And I am encouraged by the fact that a bloke from Stoke did good. Well done to him I say - good on yer!

However, many British people rather than praise talent or intelligence, would rather dismiss and/or attack it. It is one of the many reasons why I am ashamed to be British - that and the fact we cant cope with a few inches of snow!!!


Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
No - everyone is entitled to their opinions, however extreme - unless it encourages hatred and /or violence

Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
Hopefully no more or no less than other fans - the bigger the star, the wider the range of fans

Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Nope, because the UK press is very unfair and unregulated - other countries dont have this issue

Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
No, but we tend to get upset if the negative publicity is false or inaccurate

DITTO!
Except for Question 1-We ARE opinionated, cos we know we are right!lol:D

[Robstoke]

Just adding to the discussion another point. Back in the late 90s there was the infamous feud, (which I believe the press if not completely made up, at the very least fuelled,) between Gary Barlow and Robbie Williams.

The UK tabloid press are world famous for building up a star, only so they can knock them down when they havent got anything else better to "report". Building up Rob sold papers, knocking him down sold even more papers.

What I have failed to understand is, why couldnt the UK have 2 or more big stars? There was plenty of room - it's not as if the country was over run with famous male singer-songwriters at the time. As a result all music lovers have lost out and the press are repeating this stupid mistake. Should Rob decide enough is enough, who is there to fill the void?

I am not suggesting that Gary Barlow is in the same league as our dearest Rob, but I do believe that our musical choices are being dictated by the media. So having seen what the press did to Gary and other artists of his status and ability, can you blame fans if they become over-protective of Rob?

[cozerocks]

I don't think you can blame the fans for being more than protective of the stars that they love, just think what would have happened if for instance Rob had taken the bashing from the press over the xfactor first appearance to heart and said blow it all it's not worth it, we would have lost one of the best artists in the world yet again, may be it's all about fan power, if we want our stars we make sure we show the press they can't beat what the fans want.

[thallia]

Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
I don't think so.
But the fact is there is two different reactions when i say i'm a RW's fan.
Most of the time, people recognize his fabulous singer, songwritter and entertainer's talents, and, specialy women, how charming he is.
But a small part of people (particulary men) says he's only a boy's band singer for teenager, and if i like him, it's because i'm in love, etc......
I always answer the same thing: "You, i'm sure you've never heard one of his album or seen one of his show, otherwise you wouldn't say that".
And then, they feel a bit stupid, and stop the conversation.

Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
Here in France, we 've got a big problem: journalists don't like sucessfull guys.
Having success, and saying "yes, i want to succed in what i do" is bad percieved.
Each time a french singer is questioned about his album's sales or general success, he always says "i'm not doing this job to have success, i don't mind money..........."HYPOCRITE!!!
I hate that.
In France, each sucess is suspect.
So being fan of a man who is clearly happy to have success, who is searching for that, made us a kind of "aliens". But there is a lot of aliens here.:D

Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Here as anywhere else, french tabs quote all rubbishes said in english tabs.
So people think he's still under drogs, etc........
But in serious papers, there is a lot of good reviews about him and his music.
So, as i've read before, no we don't moan too much, we're just fed up to read and to hear again and again the same rubbishes.


Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
In France, we've got a proverb. I'm going to try to translate it:
"Calomniez, il en restera toujours quelque chose"
"Let's slander, it will always left something about it"
I hope you can understand.
Yes i'm scared about negative publicity.
Because most of the time it's libel and what can we do against that?
And even if it's not, who is perfect enough for never make mistakes.
Concerning us, no one is behind us to report all our stupidities.
But in the case of Robbie (or one of his famous "colleague") everything take another magnitude.

[cozerocks]

You make some good answers Thallia, and yes they are understood, good post

[Official Troll]

Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
There's a minority that are and they find it easy to speak for the rest of us. :D


Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
Old and gagging for it (with Robbie). :D IMO. :D


Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Yes. :rolleyes:


Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
Yes. :p

[Luann]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? (year)
2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE?
3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? (places like live on Wimbley etc)
4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG?
My answers:

1) October 10 ,year 2006
2) Friendly, jolly , sincere
3) Live at Knebworth
4) Angels

How about you?

Luann

[cozerocks]

1) August 1996
2) cheeky, naughty, handsome
3) What We Did Last Summer, And Through It All
4) Come Undone

[-elena-]

1) February 2003
2) sensitive, cheeky
3) What We Did Last Summer (and Progress Tour videos on youtube:D)
4) Lazy Days

[mylu]

1) as a solo you mean? B/c i been a fan of TT since 92. And it was actully robbie that made me one. But him solo 1996/1997 i think. So bad with years lol
2) I love his faults you knwon. That he isn't perfect. And his humour :)
3) the Robbie Williams show
4) Sex up, No regret and Let me entertain you

[Luann]

Thanks for your answer!

[zeetje]

@ Luann. Hi! Don't know if you'd care for my answers but for me it is as below:
1) i can't remember the year but somewhere in the early 2000
2) His charisma, naughty but always sincere, kindness through his child like eyes.
3) His mucic video Feel
4)Love his Angels, Feel, Come undone.

[Mariann Williams]

1.Back in TT years since the beginning.(1992)- TT and Party
Rob solo- Freedom August 1996
2.Cheeky,Sexy,Naughty
3.Knebworth,The RW Show,Leeds,Berlin 2005
4.Let me entertain you, Sexed up,Come undone
:D;)

[Jazz 67]

1. 1999 when I hear Millenium
2. he's a cheeky chappie, and so damned lovable. :p
3. Live at Knebworth, but will soon be Progress Live when the dvd is released.
4. Come Undone

[Luann]

I'M INTERESTED IN. Wow i see that many people likes 'COME UNDONE'

[LADYPAM]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? ......take that and party video 1992 ( i learned the bits robbie was singing ,,,, still knw the rob harmonies :) )


2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE? the cheeky winking side of robbie ;)


3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? Since you tube i would say the glasgow and dublin gig. official dvd shows ... that would be knebworth.


4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG? Spread your wings

[Laura27]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? In 1991 when TT started appearing on the telly. He was my favourite coz he was so cheeky :D

2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE? Hes funny, a bit naughty but sensitive and kind.

3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? I love my TT &Party Video (always will ;) ) but at the moment i love watching the Progress tour on Youtube (until the official DVD comes out)

4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG? Ooh lots! :D Come undone, Me and my monkey, One fine day...theres too many to choose, lol:D

[mylu]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? 1992. And been stuck ever since. TT was on a tvshow on a sunday night that i probably was to young to see lol

2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE? He is funny and his humour is just like awesome. And he hasn't changed mush since 92.. He always put a smile on my face, whatever he does.

3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? on yt right now anything from the preogress tour. On dvd the RW show. And i seen live@ knebworth a number of times also.

4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG? I have some, you can't make me choose one ;)
let me entertain you, sexed up , no regret, little high and eternity. But again the list can go on and on.

[Seffie]

Interesting reading everyones thoughts!
1. STARTED LISTENING: probably in 2010 when I knew he was rejoining TT-wanted to know more about him so started watching YT clips & became hooked!

2. PERSONALITY I LOVE: funny, cheeky, sensitive, emotional, human, honest, charisma.

3. FAVOURITE VIDEOS: I haven't watched much before Progress-need to get all his DVD's but on YT love Knebworth. On YT, Progress tour-Manchester 12/6 when I saw Rob live for the first time. He looked in to the camera during Angels (for the screens) & it was like he was looking in to my eyes & talking to me!!!! That was an incredible moment for me.

4. FAVOURITE ROBS SONG: Live - LMEY-loved the energy on tour otherwise Come Undone, Feel, Morning Sun & Angels-sorry, I know that 5 lol!! :D

[Laura130262]

Interesting reading everyones thoughts!
1. STARTED LISTENING: probably in 2010 when I knew he was rejoining TT-wanted to know more about him so started watching YT clips & became hooked!



That's interesting - I was the direct opposite to you :) - knew nothing much about TT until the Progress tour, never bought a TT CD, never seen them live but since Rob joined I've learnt loads about the boys and come to appreciate them. :)

I've bought a couple of Mark Owen's solo songs, bought BW.

I'm really hoping they stay together as a fivesome in the future. It's been lovely to watch their friendship this summer. :)

[Michelle]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE?
- July 1ST 2006, only 11 years old :)

2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE?
- His cheekiness, his brilliant sense of humour, the way he cares about other people incl. us friendlies :) and the romantic side of him too really ;) Actually, everything about him is very very lovable ;)

3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ?
- When we're talking about DVD's, I love the show at The Royal Albert Hall! Got to be a fave for me :) But I'm sure the new Progress live DVD will be high on my lists of faves too, when it's released... if we're talking vids from youtube, I love loads of Interviews with him... you know, he's just so charming and makes you see how lovely he really is :) I especially love an interview with him, from the Cars 2 premier in Munich, where he talks about a lot of things, in only 5 minutes... He's just so cute in that one :D
I could go on forever (Don't worry, I won't) But I gotta mention the video blog he made for us earlier this month.... definitely a fave!! :D

4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG?
- I've always loved Come Undone... But lately I've been crazy about Nan's song, and She's The One... Can't choose though, I love every single one of them :D

[Seffie]

[QUOTE=Laura130262;309904]That's interesting - I was the direct opposite to you :) - knew nothing much about TT until the Progress tour, never bought a TT CD, never seen them live but since Rob joined I've learnt loads about the boys and come to appreciate them. :)

Wow-you've got 4 lads to learn about!! They are all lovely in their own way & I think it is such an amazing story-if it was a movie everyone would say -'that wouldn't happen in real life!' :D
I have only been a fan of TT since they came back in 2005, my favorite tour is the Beautiful World although I didn't go to that-very sexy! Sorry-I am aware that this is a Robbie forum!!
Seffie x

[Laura130262]

[ I think it is such an amazing story-if it was a movie everyone would say -'that wouldn't happen in real life!' :D


I've often thought that. :)

It is an unbelievable story with all the ups and downs/twists and turns of all the members.

And I don't think it's over yet either.

Another chapter coming soon I think. :)

[LADYPAM]

I've often thought that. :)

It is an unbelievable story with all the ups and downs/twists and turns of all the members.

And I don't think it's over yet either.

Another chapter coming soon I think. :)

Yeah...:D and WHAT a story it has turned out to be x

[mylu]

Yeah...:D and WHAT a story it has turned out to be x

i love that it's not over get. I think it's amazing that they forgave eachother and is all like brothers again. Makes me believe in the world.

[Michelle]

i love that it's not over get. I think it's amazing that they forgave eachother and is all like brothers again. Makes me believe in the world.
I feel the same! They are so inspiring, aren't they?! :) I love how they're like brothers... they seem very close now, and that's the way I want it to be! It's so lovely to see them all together, enjoying each others company :)

[moonii]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE- Take That and Party. Robbie was my very little sisters first love and she use to set quizzes for my other sister and I about TT ... before long we were hooked ;)

2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE? Generosity, vulnerability, wit, charm.

3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH? Ah back to my littlest sister ... she use to tape EVERY appearance TT made and we would have 'sister' nights in pouring over them. I loved those nights.

4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG? Come Undone, Better Man, Handsome Man.

[Leader]

Ok people, I have a questions for all of you, this has been bugging me for ages, I didn't feel it was right to ask this, for sometime I have been bursting to know what other fans think, so here goes,
I am always hearing that Robbie fans are so opinionated and can't see past Robbie, other times I hear that if you tell someone you are a Robbie fan they roll their eyes as if to say oh God, some say that Robbie fans don't really know anything about music other than Robbie, so
Question 1, are Robbie fans too opinionated
Question 2, how do you think Robbie fans are perceived
Question 3, do Robbie fans moan too much about how Robbie is perceived
Question 4, are Robbie fans scared of negative publicity
Now please don't shoot me down, I am only asking to see if any of you have encountered the same type of reactions as I have.
So

I know what you mean Cozerocks. I was very surprised when my mates, they are mostly rock and even metal fans told me they have a big respect for Robbie. I won't forget the time we were at a rock bar and LMEY started to play and they all seemed to like it very much. After the song I asked them their opinion about Robbie, I was already a fan, and they told me some very good comments and they were all respecting his career. After that night I am not scared or to express it better I don't have any concerns about whether I will reveal I am a Robbie Williams fan or not.

And from what I've seen so far Robbie Williams fans are not malicious as Take That fans are, something that really irritates me. If Robbie fans are scared of negative publicity? :D Robbie don't seem to care about negative publicity and so his fans.

[angelnando]

[QUOTE=Luann;294619]1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? (year)
2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE?
3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? (places like live on Wimbley etc)
4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG?
My answers:

1) with take that since 1992 and Solo 1996 freedom
2) Funny,Human,Emotional,Sensitive,Kind, Charm
3) Live @knebworth,Arena A'dam,Paradiso A'dam,Melkweg A'dam
4) Toxic, Coke and Tears, One of gods better people, One fine Day, The trouble with me, Average b-side, Deceiving is believing,Summertime,Get a little high,Nobody someday,Karaoke star,If it's hurting you,Revolution,the 90's and the list is most longer than this hard to choose :D

[LauraLovesRobbie]

[QUOTE=Luann;294619]1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? (year)
2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE?
3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? (places like live on Wimbley etc)
4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG?
My answers:

1) with take that since 1992 and Solo 1996 freedom
2) Funny,Human,Emotional,Sensitive,Kind, Charm
3) Live @knebworth,Arena A'dam,Paradiso A'dam,Melkweg A'dam
4) Toxic, Coke and Tears, One of gods better people, One fine Day, The trouble with me, Average b-side, Deceiving is believing,Summertime,Get a little high,Nobody someday,Karaoke star,If it's hurting you,Revolution,the 90's and the list is most longer than this hard to choose :D

My Answers :
1) When I was six years old
2) Kindness, loyality to his fans , Sense of humour , Looks (he) , realistic person and everything basically !
3) I love watching the live vids, Advertising Space, You Know Me, Eternity, Shes the One, Angels, Make me Pure
4) Love them all , but i do love angels, eternity, advertising space, morning sun, shame, Win Some loose some , you know me, bodies, Jesus in a camper van , hot fudge , place to crash, gay friend and make me pure, Revolution :) looking forward to to the new album

[aanto]

The thing about being a Robbie fan is that you'll always have people telling you "he's gay" (that's the one that i get the most), "he's on drugs", etc. and we are obviously going to defend him. I don't get mad anymore except when they say his music is bad. Then they tell you you have an issue when they're the ones that started it and you're just defending him. In Argentina they tend to bother fans with Amalia Granata.

I think we are used to negative publicity so at least I'm not scared of it but I do get mad when it's not true. And most of the time they make at least one mistake (here in Argentina) when they're talking about Robbie and that ruins the rest of the news for me.

[aanto]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? (year)
2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE?
3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? (places like live on Wimbley etc)
4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG?



1) I've always liked his songs but I started being a fan in 2006.
2) His humour, kindness... mostly everything about him :p
3) Berlin 2005, Leeds, TRWS, Knebworth
4) Come Undone

[mnor]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? (year)
2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE?
3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? (places like live on Wimbley etc)
4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG?

1) i was take that fan the most beautiful song and grow up in back for good ..
2) friendly ,naughty , sense of humor!
3) in Knebworth feel and angel
4) angels .. The video and song not usa version :p lol

Thank you for the Qustions ..

[Krista from Florida]

1) WHEN YOU STARTED LISTEN ROBBIE? (year)
Just a month ago!

2) WHAT SIGNS OF PERSONALITY YOU LOVE IN ROBBIE?
Funny, silly, open, honest, real, acknowledges his mom at concerts, willpower to stay clean, unpretentious, humble, cocky, caring, extrovert, introvert, charitable, uninhibited with his body!

3) YOUR FAVOURITE VIDS TO WATCH ? (places like live on Wimbley etc)
Come Undone Knebworth '03. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5_H8m4jBnQ&feature=fvsrI wanna be that girl from the audience sooooooo bad!!

Kids w/Kylie Minogue Top of the Pops http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDgNeISLavg&list=FLDBE2FY25UmD5Av8oj8daGQ&index=45&feature=plpp_video

My Way Royal Albert Hall http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ec9DkmbhgDk

4) YOUR FAVOURITE ROB'S SONG?
A Place to Crash but I flip flop when I hear Come Undone live