Subscribe to our daily What's On newsletter to keep up with what's happening around Greater Manchester
09.09.2021 - 23:39 / etonline.com
Phil Collins has passed the role of Genesis drummer to his 20-year-old son, Nic. The 70-year-old renowned musician joined his Genesis bandmates for a joint interview with BBC Breakfast about the group's reunion tour, and revealed that he would not be drumming with the band due to health issues. «I'd love to but you know, I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand.
So there are certain physical things that get in the way,» he shared. «I'm kind of physically challenged a bit which is very
.Subscribe to our daily What's On newsletter to keep up with what's happening around Greater Manchester
performing from a chair for almost all of his concerts and using a cane for what little walking that he did.Still, by the time the tour came to Madison Square Garden in October 2019, Collins was vigorously belting out such beloved classics as “Another Day in Paradise,” “Sussudio” and “In the Air Tonight.” And playing the unmistakable drum part on the latter track — indeed, skins throughout the whole show — was Collins’ 20-year-old son Nic. And it’s Nic who will be playing the drums throughout
"Against All Odds," Phil Collins is soldiering on. A frail-looking Collins finished his first show with Genesis on the group’s "The Last Domino?" tour in Birmingham Monday night, remaining seated throughout the concert.
Genesis‘ kicked off their The Last Domino? tour in Birmingham last night (September 20) for their first show in 14 years.Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins performed a host of hits at the Utilita Arena including ‘Mama’ and ‘Land of Confusion’ both of which you can watch below, ‘You’re No Son Of Mine’ and ‘Tonight, Tonight, Tonight’.They also performed a trio of songs from 1980’s ‘Duke’ – ‘Behind The Lines’, ‘Duke’s End’, and ‘Turn It On Again’ along with a medley that included the
Genesis‘ long-awaited reunion tour beginning in Birmingham tonight (September 20), Phil Collins has confirmed it will be the band’s last.Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins announced at the start of 2020 that they were reuniting for a tour called The Last Domino?’.
Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing
Isaac channeling Whitney Houston also went viral.“He is a real character. He loves all the attention; this encourages him more when he notices people watching him,” Kearney said of Isaac’s reaction to the online love.
No more encores? Phil Collins is suffering from “frustrating” health issues that are making it hard for him to continue playing music.
Phil Collins has sparked concern among fans after he confessed to no longer being able to play the drums.
Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorAfter a remarkable 54-year run, Genesis singer and drummer Phil Collins seems finally ready to “put it to bed” after the band’s next tour, he said in a recent interview.After a year-and-a-half-long pandemic postponement, the The Last Domino Tour will now kick off in the U.K. in October and move on to North America in November.
Phil Collins is sharing a rare update on his health.
Phil Collins detailed the extent to which his health has declined in recent years, noting that he can no longer physically play the drums. The singer will hit the road with his band, Genesis, again later this month, reuniting with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. Although he’ll be singing on the tour, he’ll no longer play the drums.
Phil Collins has given a rare interview, in which he updated fans on his ongoing health battles and their effect on his ability to perform.The musician has been suffering from nerve damage since a spinal injury in 2007, in which he damaged vertebrae in his upper neck.Discussing Genesis’ forthcoming reunion tour – which will see Collins’ son Nic taking his place behind the kit – he said: “I’m kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there
BBC Breakfast on Thursday morning, when he confessed to no longer being able to play the drums. Twitter was awash with worry from viewers and fans, who noted his weakened state as he was interviewed about Genesis, during which he said: 'No [I can't still play the drums].