Robbie Williams has detailed his confusion after the release of Placebo’s song Nancy Boy in 1997.
The singer, 50, made the confession when he made a shocking appearance in the band’s new documentary This Search For Meaning.
On the new show, Robbie explained that the alternative band, made up of singer Brian Molko, 51, and bassist and guitarist Stefan Olsdal, 50, had a profound impact on him.
In a clip from the film, the Angels singer explained that the lyrics and depth of the song connected with a confusion he was experiencing at the time.
He added that he admired the singer Brian, who played with gender identity, and saw him as a hero.
Robbie Williams has detailed his confusion after the release of Placebo’s song Nancy Boy in 1997 in a clip from the band’s new documentary, This Search For Meaning.
Robbie explained that the alternative band, made up of singer Brian Molko (left), bassist and guitarist Stefan Olsdal (center) had a profound impact on him.
News of the documentary comes after the film’s premiere at London’s Vue Leicester Square on Thursday, where Brian was accompanied by his actor son Cody, 19 (pictured).
Robbie portrayed as a pop singer when he was in Take That back in 1992.
The singer said: ‘When Nancy Boy happened, it was the nature of that song that embraced confusion for me.
‘The melodies, the voice, the lyrics, the meaning, the depth, the importance.
“You know we all need heroes to relate to and aspire to, and for many and me, that comes in the form of Brian.”
In the official trailer for the new documentary, Brian asks the camera: ‘What do you do when you feel like a stranger outside your own family?
‘A substitute family is created. What do you do when you feel like you don’t belong in the world?
“You create your own world.”
Elsewhere in the clip, Brian explained that he was “trying to challenge homophobia through confusion.”
He wore a dress and eyeliner on stage and his intention was to make homophobes question his attitudes because they would want to sleep with him.
The band’s second feature-length documentary has been described as an “intimate and illuminating film” that explores the band’s songs, while “charting their evolution as a group and as human beings.”
Singer Brian walking the red carpet at the screening in London’s Leicester Square on Thursday.
The androgynous singer (pictured in 1999) was famous for glamorizing psychosexual fantasies in the ’90s.
Its official blurb presents the film as “fearless, truthful and direct” and explores Brian’s career, known for his androgynous style.
David Bowie appears briefly in the trailer where he declares his love for the ’90s alternative rock band: the band supported the icon for five or six years.
Brian explained in the trailer that he was “trying to challenge homophobia through confusion” when he dressed in drag in the ’90s and straight men liked it.
The Take That singer made the shocking confession in the band’s new documentary This Search For Meaning.
Its official blurb advertises the film as “fearless, truthful and direct” and includes clips of Placebo performing with David Bowie and appearing in front of adoring crowds.
Stars like Benedict Cumberbatch talk about their love for the band in the film, without Placebo knowing he was even a fan.
News of the documentary comes after the film’s premiere at London’s Vue Leicester Square.
The band members walked the red carpet alongside the director of the documentary.
Brian arrived at the premiere with his son Cody, who looked casual in a pair of patchwork jeans and a baggy black sweatshirt.
The father and son duo seemed in good spirits and then Brian posed with guitarist Stefan Olsdal, who cut a dapper figure in a bright jacket and flared skinny jeans with zipper detail.
She added dark sunglasses to her look as she posed alongside director Oscar Sansom.
The creative mind behind the latest film opted for a black suit and an open white shirt with a pair of chunky platform loafers.
Placebo: This Search For Meaning is available in UK cinemas until October; check the band’s website for screenings.
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