Guy Chambers facts for kids

Guy Antony Chambers, born on January 12, 1963, is a talented English songwriter, musician, and record producer. He is most famous for his amazing work with the singer Robbie Williams.

Early Life and Education

Guy Chambers grew up in Liverpool, England. He went to Quarry Bank Comprehensive School. When he was 18, he moved to London to study music. He learned about composing music and playing the piano at the Guildhall School of Music.

Music Career

Guy Chambers has had a long and exciting career in music.

Early Bands and Projects

In 1985, Guy joined a band called The Waterboys. He toured with them for a short time. The next year, he joined World Party. He even helped write a song called "Love Street" for their album Goodbye Jumbo.

In 1992, Guy started his own band called the Lemon Trees. He wrote songs, produced their music, and performed with them. They released one album, Open Book, before the band ended in 1995. After that, Guy worked with other artists, like Cathy Dennis.

Working with Robbie Williams

Guy Chambers is best known for his work with Robbie Williams. They first met in January 1997. Their first album together, Life thru a Lens, came out in September 1997.

Over the next five years, they created four more successful albums:

• I've Been Expecting You
• Sing When You're Winning
• Swing When You're Winning
• Escapology

After 2002, Guy and Robbie worked on their own projects for about ten years. But they reunited in 2013 for the album Swings Both Ways. They also worked together on The Heavy Entertainment Show in 2017 and The Christmas Present in 2019.

Guy co-wrote many of Robbie Williams' most famous songs. These include:

• "Rock DJ"
• "Feel"
• "Millennium"
• "Let Me Entertain You"
• "Angels"

In 2012, Guy and Robbie performed together on stage at the O2 Arena. In 2013, they released Swings Both Ways. This album had new songs they wrote together, and also famous songs that Robbie sang with other artists like Lily Allen and Michael Bublé. They toured Europe, Asia, and Australia in 2014.

Guy also joined Robbie on the Let Me Entertain You Tour in 2015. They toured many countries and played at music festivals.

Other Collaborations and Projects

Besides Robbie Williams, Guy Chambers has worked with many other talented musicians.

In 2003, he co-wrote "Melt" with Melanie C from the Spice Girls. He also worked with Beverley Knight in 2004, helping to write songs for her album Affirmation. He later worked with her again on her 2009 album 100%.

Guy has also written songs for artists like Hilary Duff, Natasha Bedingfield, and Brian McFadden. In 2007, he co-wrote four songs for Anastacia's album Heavy Rotation. He also worked with Kylie Minogue on a song called "Sensitized" in 2009.

In 2010, Guy worked with the band Tokio Hotel on their song "World Behind My Wall". He also co-wrote five songs for Katie Melua's album The House.

Guy continued to work with many artists in 2011, including Katy B and Example. He also produced and co-wrote "New Age" for Marlon Roudette.

In 2013, Guy worked with Maverick Sabre and Miles Kane. He also collaborated with Kylie Minogue and John Newman in 2016.

Musicals and Solo Work

In 2016, Guy Chambers and Robbie Williams created music and lyrics for a musical. It was based on David Walliams’ book The Boy in the Dress. The musical opened in 2019.

In 2018, Guy wrote a children’s folk opera. It was based on Oscar Wilde's story "The Selfish Giant".

Guy released his first solo piano album, Go Gentle Into the Light, in 2019. It reached number 49 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2021, he composed music for a Sky Cinema movie called 'A Christmas Number One'.

In 2022, Guy worked with Austrian musician Trickster. They released a Christmas song called Praise Be It’s Christmas, which became very popular online.

In 2024, an Australian actor named Tom Budge played Guy Chambers in the movie Better Man. This film was about Robbie Williams' life.

Charity Work

Guy Chambers is also involved in charity work. In 2012, he helped release a charity single called "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother". This song aimed to raise money and awareness for the families affected by the Hillsborough disaster. The song became the Christmas number one hit in the UK in 2012.

Discography

Solo albums

• Go Gentle Into the Light (2019) No. 49 UK

Selected Production Work

Guy Chambers has worked as a musician, producer, or writer on many albums and singles. Here are some of the notable ones:

Albums

• The Christmas Present (2019) – Robbie Williams
• The Heavy Entertainment Show (2016) – Robbie Williams
• Swings Both Ways (2013) – Robbie Williams
• Don't Forget Who You Are (2013) – Miles Kane
• Out of the Game (2012) – Rufus Wainwright
• Playing in the Shadows (2011) – Example
• 100% (2011) – Beverley Knight
• The House (2010) – Katie Melua
• Reality Killed the Video Star (2009) – Robbie Williams
• Heavy Rotation (2008) – Anastacia
• X (2007) – Kylie Minogue
• Switch (2005) – INXS
• Affirmation (2004) – Beverley Knight
• Unwritten (2004) – Natasha Bedingfield
• Reason (2003) – Melanie C
• Escapology (2002) – Robbie Williams
• Swing When You're Winning (2001) – Robbie Williams
• Sing When You're Winning (2000) – Robbie Williams
• I've Been Expecting You (1998) – Robbie Williams
• Life Thru a Lens (1997) – Robbie Williams

Selected Singles

• "Dream A Little Dream" (2013) – Robbie Williams
• "Go Gentle" (2013) – Robbie Williams
• "He Aint Heavy ... He's My Brother" (2012) – The Justice Collective
• "New Age" (2011) – Marlon Roudette
• "Soul Survivor" (2010) – Beverley Knight
• "The Flood" (2010) – Katie Melua
• "World Behind My Wall" (2010) – Tokio Hotel
• "First Day of My Life" (2005) – Melanie C
• "Come As You Are" (2004) – Beverley Knight
• "Real To Me" (2004) – Brian McFadden
• "Feel" (2002) – Robbie Williams
• "Somethin' Stupid" (2001) – Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman
• "Rock DJ" (2000) – Robbie Williams
• "Millennium" (1998) – Robbie Williams
• "Angels" (1997) – Robbie Williams

See also

In Spanish: Guy Chambers para niños