Nic Collins (son of Phil Collins) Drum Solo Live

Nic Collins drum solo with Mike + The Mechanics live at De Montfort Hall in Leicester UK on 22 April 2023, as part of their Refueled! Tour.
Nic Collins in the son of Phil Collins, and also plays live with Genesis and Phil Collins.

[@lelandsklar6363]

Nic has been a gifted musician since he was a little kid. I loved playing with him on Phil Collins Not Dead Yet Tour. He nailed it every night and just kept getting better and better as the tour went on. I am so proud of him. Plus he is a GREART GUY!

[@SonicmintUK]

I agree, Leland. Thank you for your wonderful insight on working with Nic. 🙂

[@k20aa]

Do you think he is as good as his old man ?

[@razorqueen775]

That’s Awesome @Leland! I’ve also enjoyed your natural talent & pro playing career over the years too! GBY🙏

[@debramcgovern41]

When I saw him perform at the US Open I started watching for his performances. At the time I could not get over how someone so young could handle the pressure of that venue. I’ve enjoyed watching him mature as a musician and as a man. I’ve put him on my list of “watch this kid grow into himself and his talent” and I share his videos with many people. The fact that a talented musician like yourself recognizes the talent and person speaks volumes.

[@cindipossidento5688]

I love that purple drum kit !!!!! 😘

[@medallion39]

The internet warriors are out again. I’m a drummer. Nic plays good. He’d wipe the floor with all the negative commentators

[@enchantededition6879]

Comments boost views good or bad . This was great btw.

[@Nem01]

Say it louder for the people in the back! Wouldn't know how to set a single drum the right way up but giving him shit. Yeah, not here for it. He is good.

[@mikej6565]

Remember, it's not just "passed on" without effort. Even talent that comes natural takes discipline and commitment. He's done a great job sticking with drums to the point where he's a REAL drummer, not just "the apple that fell from the tree!"

[@frogdogink4415]

Phil's spirit will be forever safe with this young man. God love you both. ❤

[@brianbrown8845]

Talk about a chip of the old block 😀 you've certainly made your Father proud, what a great drum teacher to have growing up, Nick you have a very special talent.

[@hectorfabiorivillasrivera4099]

Nic will make his own name in music, he´s talented.

[@allanimalsintl]

This young man learned from a true legend. I am so proud of him! Like father like son.

[@alanmeasures8337]

To right from a legend 😊

[@neviatha]

A better drummer than his dad though

[@operationbruce3821]

​@@neviathalisten phil at the Brand X period. Cheecky

[@nectarinedreams7208]

Listen to early Genesis and Brand X, ignorant sod.@@neviatha

[@deweywise5573]

WtG Nick your making your Dad so Proud! Many prayers for him always here!

[@dwdrum11]

Yeah nicely done, and while we’re at it let’s thank his old man for his outstanding contribution to drumming over the last 50 years too.

[@dannyholder9452]

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON!!! GOD BLESS PHIL COLLINS!!!

[@joc8]

As the old adage goes, 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree'...great job.👏

[@robbaxter60]

I’m sure it helps when your father is one of the greatest all around drummers to ever live. Very talented young man right here. Hearing him play some of those classic Genesis songs and not being able to tell the difference between him and Phil is probably one of the biggest compliments I can pay this kid.

[@cordialement4383]

« One of the greatest all around drummers to ever live ». Bro, come on… 😂

[@jerodbosh7630]

That was a quality solo, well thought out and executed....good job homie

[@morbidmanmusic]

Just a bunch of rock beats you'd play in a song, and some quads with the kicks and snare later .. basic cliches .. not s well thought out solo. A kinda simplistic one. He sounds good with the band.

[@guitarziz3994]

Like Father, like Son! Outstanding Sir!!!!

[@kwcooter315]

Very cool! Clean! He’s definitely on point, and that double bass roll was crispy! Bravo young man!

[@MrFchank]

Nice. Sure can't hurt growing up with one of the best of our generation as your dad. Rock on Sir!!

[@donniehill5688]

Damn Nic" You Are Killing It!!!!

[@aberdrums]

Great drummer, 🥁🥁🥁his father must be proud 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 people that don't know how to hold a stick better not criticize have good day

[@alasdairvincent6248]

Another example of how such talent can be passed on from father to son, like Jason Bonham and Zak Starkey who are also sons of legendary drummers.

[@agepi5262]

Rufus Taylor !!!!!

[@elmhurst86]

Lol!

[@shanegriffin2215]

Very clean snare drum technique! Great!

[@patriciadenis8767]

Bravo à Nic qui s'améliore chaque jour... ! Phil Collins me manque beaucoup, j'espère qu'il prend soin de sa santé et qu'il est enfin entouré de bons médecins et de gens de confiance. Chaque jour je pense à lui en espérant un retour... . Nic, prenez la relève de votre papa qui est un être Remarquable de sensibilité et de générosité et qui pour moi est LE Meilleur. ... Leland Sklar est aussi un très très bon bassiste... je suis très agréablement surprise de voir un commentaire de Leland ! Merci pour tout. From Paris, Luv.

[@Chuckie72]

Awesome,fantastic work

[@robertlambert1447]

Those Gretsch drums…absolutely gorgeous! And they sound like cannons. Is it the best solo I’ve ever heard? No. However, he’s sitting on that drum throne with that band and I’m watching the KZbin video so…good job, young Collins. Good job.

[@johnweyers2685]

As a Gretsch player, I agree. 😎

[@philatkinson3955]

Hot damn, he got dad's genes! Very nice chops dude...🙏😎🤘🎶🥁

[@marcoagius6926]

Every drums mic'ed up properly by a good engineer will sound great no matter the brand 😉

[@robertlambert1447]

@@marcoagius6926 you don’t say? Golly, gee wiz! I just thought it was because they were sparkly!

[@marcoagius6926]

@@robertlambert1447 😁

[@hiltonclassics1930]

That snare sound is awesome❤

[@chrispulham3053]

Brilliant drumming, sounds absolutely fantastic through my headphones.

[@GrassRoots-fp4ty]

His dad is a hero of mine, and its awesome to see him following in is Father's footsteps. Great job.

[@scottslaboda781]

Awesome love this kid just like I love his pop

[@fandecanard3878]

Hi Father must be proud about his son well done man ! Such an epic and musically family ! Never stop pls !

[@aftabkhan1961]

Nic has started to look very much like a late 1970’s Phil. Saw Mike and the gang last night in Sheffield. They were great…as usual. Also loved how they played a homage to Genesis as well. Brilliant.

[@peterlee6216]

I was in Sheffield too. Anyone who was there was privileged to see a world-class band giving it their all.

[@rambleman9150]

Very good to see Phil's son carry forward a legacy.

[@terrydonegan1622]

Class, imagination, creativity, . Absolutely wonderful

[@Mickey-qq3dg]

A good solid solo.Not too long,not too fancy.Kept the rhythem going throughout. Well done Nick.💯🔥

[@sticktrik]

And you forgot… not too good, either!!!

[@suprchickn7745]

​@@sticktrik You might want to look up who Lee Sklar is before making comments like this.

[@AlbertBeaney-pl5nl]

That was AWESOME

[@mrsappletree888]

He’s already so amazing!

[@steevodrums4749]

Fantastic quality solo...great technical ability displayed here ..wow fast singles...love the variation on the main theme of the solo changing slightly through out, but the main pulsating push and pull of this solo is beautiful because it is most of all so musical ...Nick had something to say...I'm a drummer and I got it ...his solo took me away on a journey...great work

[@christate3976]

Solid drumming from the son of the best ,hits as hard as his dad ,great solo that kept the attention ,will be up there with the best drummers .

[@songbird1968]

It was good but not more than that. If he would not be the son of he wouldnt get all the attention....I know drummers far better in the professional drumscene.

[@trishaherom5302]

LIKE FATHER LIKE SON ❤

[@cockers6682]

True total CRAP DRUMMERS

[@alexkx8599]

That was actually really good and awesome! VERY exciting!

[@SuperQdaddy]

Excellent powerful solo !! Nice job brother * for a Quick solo u put alot of variety...right ON !

[@FadjarMoeljarto]

Waw..awesome 🥁🔥

[@wolfunplugged]

holy cow...what for a storm! he's brilliant!

[@bossmare1480]

He's great. Good Job 😉🇨🇦😎

[@drummerboy2521]

Im saddened that not one of my four kids took up drumming after me. Phil should be very proud of Nic.

[@thefonzkiss]

They think you suck.

[@SonicmintUK]

Play nice Fonz. People love you (I think), so contain that bitterness. Life is worth living. Trust me. Now go and have a lie down….

[@sauzeeee]

@@thefonzkiss and we know you suck lmao.

[@stevehardisty6502]

None of my 5 are musically inclined to take on my drums, 2 played saxophone for school but quit.... maybe it skips a generation..... on a bright note, some of my kids friends like music and the older stuff/prog rock/classic rock- so there's hope!

[@larslan1975]

Definitely think it does skip a generation! Although my twins don’t mind recording,editing and posting my videos whenever I have the chance to play.

[@igork.3055]

His father was brilliant drummer, mainly in Genesis band, so his son has it in his blood cells and DNA, as a gift from his dad... Well done young drummer. :)

[@brianchisnell1548]

He could not even read music

[@TheJedimaster6788]

@@brianchisnell1548 phil is highly talented. he just went by the sounds and beat

[@timothydooley1550]

Nicely done! Fits the gig perfectly.... Drums sound fantastic!

[@Huskerguy316]

Had me ready for Los Endos with that last phil. I love how he’s come into his own as a player. He’s not following in his dads footsteps. He forging his own path

[@robinnshulcz752]

El mundo necesita verte cantar como tu padre

[@leifelliottsofficialmusicc8438]

Totally agree 💯

[@supersonicboy.941]

Nic looks like Phil, and plays like Phil. Awesome drum solo!

[@nancyskids5696]

Favors his his dad and facial expressions and movements too wow, that’s awesome ❤

[@tophatjohnny]

Great job young man! 🎉

[@jasonsax7616]

Nic is a fantastic drummer. I will add this remark as a long time drummer and drum teacher. Nic has taken “genetic” talent, and then over the last 5 or so year’s, honed his craft. Whether with a teacher, or self-education, now plays with a fluency and intricate ability that’s astonishing. His Drumeo session’s covering Genesis era tune’s is a true testament to his abilities and to his growth as a musician. I admire Nic a great deal. Bravo ❤

[@blastfromthepast8344]

Genetic talent is, of course, one way of putting it. One could also add that he's taken his dad's name and his ability to open doors which, to many drummers, would remain closed. Plenty of people have talent... not everyone has a multi-millionaire, famous drummer/composer/singer/actor as a dad! I wonder which of these helped him the most...?

[@Vitoko1998]

@@blastfromthepast8344 You're absolutely right, I'm fans of Phil, Genesis, Mike... but the fact that he included Nic as a drummer on his solo tour, genesis and now "mike and the mechanics" is clearly a way of giving him an artistic lift, which did not happen with Simon. Something similar happened with Lily.

[@mikekelly9851]

Musical talent IS NOT genetic, it is a gift from God.

[@WhyTheHorseface]

@@blastfromthepast8344 lol you couldn’t play the last genesis tour set. Nic has been doing massive tours since he was 17.

[@blastfromthepast8344]

@@WhyTheHorseface LOL

[@Drumsholic]

Like father like son and more forward, great job,great solo!!!!!

[@stevezisk3415]

Unlike Father and Son. Nic threw in Some Double Bass. Very Nice

[@Drumsholic]

@@stevezisk3415 Phil plays double bass too and very good even if he comes from the Progressive Rock era.He is a master in drums!!

[@markdziadulewicz6160]

@@Drumsholic not quite yet a master but he's getting there...

[@stevezisk3415]

@@Drumsholic Please Give me 1 Song.

[@Drumsholic]

@@stevezisk3415 i just give you a smell how big drummer Phil was many years before when he plays with Brand X band kzbin.info/www/bejne/goe1eZyJfsqod6s

[@ikarooz]

He maintains the tempo throughout the killer solo. Awesome!

[@tonyvincent9753]

Everybody’s got something to say. How about “good job”!

[@richarddevoe9990]

Good job! 👍

[@sticktrik]

How about how average of a player he is!!! 😴😴😴😴😴😴🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱🥱😴😴😴😴😴😴

[@davidvasquez3564]

Yes, check out this drummer. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaiuqWytjaunjpI

[@kimberlysmith8029]

Absolutely! He has big shoes to fill. He is well on his way I look forward to seeing his mark.And, Um, I don't we will be disappointed!

[@rosatullis1323]

What’s bad to say?…he’s amazing! 🤩👏🏾👏🏾….Ppl suck! 😏👎🏾

[@edgardtorres6162]

Like father like son 👍👏♥️♥️♥️

[@jackmike2920]

Superb drummer!!❤🥁🥁

[@markV999]

awesomely smooth and clean.....great singles

[@Haylion]

Frickin beast!

[@williamweiss6128]

They cheered.....job done!!

[@kipperfeast]

WOW! I would argue that he's better than his old man... Those Gretsch drums sound and look delicious!!

[@catherineglover7648]

Fantastic! ❤

[@Revelator2025]

Very smooth. Well-executed. Drummers have a tendency to want to compare and size up but on its own merit it was tasteful with no need to show off with an endless flurry of über chops.

[@carolienvandenbos7921]

Sounds good, he is a talented drummer ❤

[@chriswright2250]

Well done!!

[@rosauralemosdasilva8944]

Tal pai, tal filho. Tá no sangue! Parabéns. Lindo demais.🇧🇷

[@berndwolfram451]

Phil in young... World-class... Awesome Nic

[@moustafaafifi3145]

I am so proud of U Nic… like father like son

[@wa6137]

Outstanding Performance!!!!🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿🤘🏿

[@ingridllinas5612]

A hug!

[@mvrius.199_]

In the air tonight 🥁🥁

[@lotusblossom7411]

Amazing 🤩

[@rsitch1]

Awesome!!! Bob

[@stevejones466]

Apple didn't fall far from the tree😂 superb young man ,your dad's a proud a father ,much love❤

[@TheRalphie2020]

Good job, Handsome guy too!

[@heidiripley1867]

Amazing

[@edvanesch178]

Finally we can see him with his own kit.

[@cindipossidento5688]

Way to knock it outta the park Nic !!!!!!! Fantastic, love that purple drum kit !! 😘

[@jacquesrousseau5472]

Brilliant Brilliant,keep going boet

[@KenSmith-bv4si]

Wholly smokes Nic Collins is awesome!

[@dude1393]

I can fell it in the air tonight

[@grantnicolaou7216]

Classy, powerful…. Technically brilliant… 100% Amazing…. Go get em Nic…. Thank you

[@andreatalon9638]

Bravo..👍💪..

[@davebellamy4867]

Recognised De Montfort Hall straighaway!

[@tonymelizza2980]

love it man Nic has got Phil's drum blood in him NICE i'm a drummer as well & i love Bonham & Phil Collins,,,,,WTG Nic

[@mikehornsby5477]

Lovely set up

[@matthewpeers1705]

Keep practicing!, You have the genes

[@stuhead7607]

Very Clean and didn’t even break a sweat - it’s phil just the way phil played 👍 kudos Nic 🤙🏼

[@WardenOnDrums]

Hell ya Nic!!!!! That kit is 🔥 too 💜

[@bentleygt3716]

awesome ❤.

[@virginieclarke3778]

Wow wow wow 🥁🥁🥁🎼🎼🎼🎼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kp7castin150]

Nice work man just like dad i grow up with his great music so glad

[@pierpaolocatapano6574]

....running in the family!👏👏👏

[@lionelwhite8335]

Loved it!

[@rockyraddatz147]

My Deep Respect !

[@kevinjager124]

Wow, great drummer and spitting double of his dad😮

[@richfabian6534]

Awesome Awesome Awesome!!!!!

[@marccosta7376]

There's a documentary in which Gay Mercader (legendary spanish promoter) explains that in 2004, when Phil Collins performed for the last time in Barcelona, he headed of to the backstage an hour before the show and before opening the door he could hear someone playing the drums really well and thought it was Phil rehearsing before the show. He knocked the door but it was Phil who opened...and the sound of that drum was still there. At the end of the room Mercader barely saw a four or five year old kid behind custom drums playing and Mercader was absolutely lost for words watching what Phil Collins son was doing. That kid was Nic.

[@dannycostello3129]

Great time great chops. Bingo !

[@siloagrain2176]

I m a fan of his daddy ,but i like Nick Collins ,there s something musical and direct in his drumming.

[@jeffbmb5555]

Nice work. Drums sound great!