Royal Albert Hall, LondonCompare and contrast: Robbie Williams may have the charisma and recent No 1 album, but Gary Barlow has something that could prove more valuable in the long run – a steady-as-she-goes geniality that makes him feel like a member of the family. Playing London a week after his old sparring partner, he presides over a full house with a bagful of old songs and old jokes – a potent combination in the hands of this old stager.Life has been eventful recently. He is now Gary B...
Guardian Music — Royal Albert Hall, LondonCompare and contrast: Robbie Williams may have the charisma and recent No 1 album, but Gary Barlow has something that could prove more valuable i... more info