John Legend supports Robbie

Posted October 30, 200717 yr

This is an article from The Sun :D

R&B singing sensation JOHN LEGEND has sympathy for ROBBIE WILLIAMS after his unsuccessful bid to crack America.

Former Take That star Rob is one the UK's best-selling male solo artists – however he's had trouble matching the high's across the pond.

In an exclusive interview for The Sun, down-to-earth John - winner of a whopping FIVE Grammy Awards - told me: “I'm stunned as to why Robbie's not that done well in America.

“It's a difficult market to crack. Americans' music taste changes all of the time.

“I'm lucky things have worked out for me.

“I'm glad I'm known for making good music rather than for partying like some people. I also would hate to have a celebrity girlfriend. I do like to party though – I just do it private!

John, whose hits include Get Lifted and Ordinary People, added: “I heard about the deal that Robbie got and how they were expecting big things in the States but sometimes certain things don't catch on and some countries are more culturally-specific.

“If I'm honest I don't know why is didn't work out however I know he's a real hit in the UK. He's a likable guy.”

Manchester-born Robbie – who hit fame in the nineties with Take That - has had to look on in disappointment while fellow Brits JAMES BLUNT, JOSS STONE, AMY WINEHOUSE and LILY ALLEN have built a solid Stateside fanbase.