Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow drifted into competition after the band broke up.
The band Take That was a real phenomenon in the 1990s. NETFLIX
The British band Take That rose to international popularity in the 1990s. Now Netflix has released a documentary series about the band’s story. Current band members Gary Barlow, Howard Donald and Mark Owen.
Instead, those who once left the band Robbie Williams and Jason Orange have not given interviews for the documentary.
The three-part series highlights Robbie Williams’ decision to leave the band before a massive tour in 1995. Take That continued as a four-piece for a while, until the band announced their disbandment in February 1996.
A rivalry developed between Barlow and Williams as both men pursued their solo careers. The duel turned into a rather ugly wording in some places.
The series shows a clip from Williams’ press conference, where he is asked for his opinion on his ex-bandmate’s new song.
– I’d like to say that it’s okay, but it’s really miserable, Williams taps.
Gary Barlow recalls the darkest stages of his life in the documentary. AOP
Barlow admits in the documentary that he missed the situation.
– That was completely pointless. That kind of negativity affected me, Barlow recalls.
– We only spoke to each other through the press.
At first, Barlow dominated the music charts, while Williams’ situation seemed weaker. Williams’ hit song Angels however, changed the situation. Barlow, on the other hand, was jealous.
– That’s when Robbie took the lead once and for all. I remember thinking I wouldn’t be able to catch him again, Barlow admits.
Harsh consequences
Barlow recalls how the record company announced they were canceling the recording contract with him. In public, he became the target of public ridicule, who was constantly made fun of for his failed solo career.
– It was really painful. I just wanted to crawl into a hole. I didn’t go out once for over a year.
The musician sought solace in food, which was reflected in his weight gain. Barlow thought he could live a normal life if no one recognized him. The singer developed an eating disorder. Some nights he binged endlessly, but the next day he felt even worse. To relieve himself, the singer threw up the food he ate.
– I ate everything I could get my hands on. I killed the pop star in me, Barlow says in the series.
The Take That documentary is available to watch on Netflix.
