Robbie Williams a solo artist. He is also one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold 75 million records worldwide. Williams also topped the 2000–2010 UK airplay chart, racking up almost 50% more plays than the Sugababes at number 2. In 2014, he was awarded the freedom of his home town of Stoke-on-Trent, as well as having a tourist trail created and streets named in his honour. Williams was born on 13 February 1974 in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England. His parents, Janet ("née" Farrell) and Peter Williams (also known as Pete Conway), ran a pub called the Red Lion in
Dave Williams (singer) the bands he was in before Drowning Pool. Dave Williams (singer) David Wayne Williams (February 29, 1972 – August 14, 2002) was an American vocalist best known as the original lead singer for the nu metal band Drowning Pool. He grew up in Princeton, Texas, living with his parents Charles Edward and Jo-Ann Williams. In 1999, he joined Drowning Pool, who had formed in 1996 and had previously performed as an instrumental three-piece. The band released their debut album with Williams, "Sinner", in 2001. Williams soon gained recognition for his performances with the band; his nickname "Stage" came from Pantera