Phil Collins: „Don’t Play Drums That Well Anymore!“

[@patriciamelton6810]

As people get older, we think about people that you're grateful that they lived during your lifetime. They touched your heart. Phil Collins is one of mine. His music helped me through some really hard times in my life. I'm an old lady now, but, when I listen to him now, it takes me back to a time when I was young, beautiful, full of life, love, and pain all at the same time. Thank you Phil Collins for being a part of my life. You will always have my heart.

[@friesiamans1966]

your comment touches my heart: "a time when I was young, beautiful, full of life, love, and pain all at the same time" - i was always handsome enough and full of crazy energy - i never realized, how much easier things are, when you are like that - five years ago i got seriously ill for the first time and things changed drastically - now i´m under medication, which takes just too much of my energy, i have grown fat and my mind feels like it was dissolving slowly - i´m just 62, but i feel much older, i doesn´t feel to good... :-( i admit, i´m not a fan of phil´s singing (apart from his second voice things with peter gabriel, which i still like a lot), but for me, he always was an adorable drummer and has definitley a place in my heart also... :-) love and best wishes from germany

[@juancortes8524]

Grande sr. Collins desde antofagasta fanatico

[@lucylastic]

Could not have said it better myself!

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Patricia, your words show that you still have an inner beauty.

[@Zerpersande]

I remember the first time I heard his new album. Didn’t even know it existed. Was in my car,remember exactly where on the exact road, when I was bouncing along to You Can’t Hurry Love and realized...”Hey, this isn’t Diana Ross!” Phil has been important to me both as a member of Genesis and as a solo artist.

[@Sonyag1]

Screw all the haters. I love Phil Collins then and now.

[@AlonzoLombardi]

I would like Phill Collins to live forever.

[@martinjagman44]

prat

[@stewartwise]

Awful replies people. You wouldn't say that to his face but you'll post it on here. Horrible stuff to say.

[@MegaIanlee]

stewartwise I'm protecting him moron

[@Hellwyck]

They're the Moody Blues. Not Blue's

[@MegaIanlee]

Hellwyck correct this...

[@Grrr036]

I've seen a lot of drummers in my life, but Phil Collins is/was the most smooth, fluid, and effortless drummer I have ever seen. He made it look easy. Love Phil and Genesis!

[@jonnybirchyboy1560]

Arguably one of the greatest drummers that ever walked the Earth.

[@michaelteale6386]

with out dout

[@susieq965]

DITTO!!!

[@olearyma57]

No argument here.

[@IanMulwitsky]

Arguably yes...

[@2thePtBassTuT]

Phil Collins was so much more than just his solo stuff .. The songs that he did with Genesis were awesome , and the drum work involved with his rock/fusion band Brand X, was absolutely amazing!

[@PapaGinseng_]

Aye. Phil on Brand X was just .. Get the Fuck from out of this world!

[@simonfuller6194]

Agreed. I was watching 'Return of the Giant Hogweed' on here just a couple of days ago. Brilliant drummer

[@Lehmann108]

I wouldn't call it "amazing". It was good solid drumming though.

[@2thePtBassTuT]

a·maz·ing əˈmāziNG/Submit adjective causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing. "an amazing number of people registered" synonyms: astonishing, astounding, surprising, stunning, staggering, shocking, startling, stupefying, breathtaking; awesome, awe-inspiring, sensational, remarkable, spectacular, stupendous, phenomenal, extraordinary, incredible, unbelievable; I would say that, compared to many drummers that I've watched over the years, that he fits the bill for being "awesome , awe-inspiring, sensational, remarkable, spectacular, and phenomenal"...just to use a few of the synonyms for "amazing". I could say "good solid drumming" for just about any rock drummer out there -- examples would include the drummers for The Rolling Stones and The Beatles..

[@thegrasshopper3555]

Whole-heartily agreed there. From the Genesis era of music there was and has never been any contender that could stand where Phil stood. No smoke and mirrors just Skins on heads with no electronics.

[@arnoldticoalu3726]

God I miss Genesis, miss Phil and his music, his drums

[@MrFoz1234]

The triplets...

[@Tom-yg8ft]

I grew up in the eighties, Phil and Genesis are still my favorite band to this day.

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

Me too! I’m 54 I saw them on the mama tour 84-85 and again on the invisible touch tour 86-87 they gave the best show ever! Home by the sea number blew me away live!

[@SOUTHAFRICANKNIFEGUY]

This back when people wrote there own material and Phil collins could sing and play the drums at the same time! Awesome

[@robertsmith6818]

Phil Collins music is absolute quality. Brilliant artist.

[@taphaam9901]

I'm 19 and Against all odds is one of my favourite songs of all time. Phil's music is truly timeless

[@o0ampy0o5]

"One of my favourite songs of all time" meaning not very much time when you begin with "I'm 19." HA HA! I have loved most of his music and the only reason I don't love it still is because I have listened to it so many times I have had to take a break.

[@mayemcdonald9111]

I love that song so much......😌😌😌😌

[@handstrong5]

Phil Collins is a gold member in the pantheon of great rock musicians. Amazing drummer, powerful and unique singer, brilliant song writer. His music and influence will endure as long as there is popular music. Thank you for so many wonderful memories Phil.

[@Lan96]

Still my favorite guy on stage. Long live Phil Collins 💯

[@marythompson3658]

PHIL COLLINS IS A GENIUS!!!! TRUST AND BELIEVE!!

[@thewoodys_surf_instrumental]

Phil Collins ... talented, creative, awesome, incredible, energetic and the list goes on and on and on. Love ya Phil.

[@fredrydmusic1]

No matter if he don't play drums anymore or haters giving him crap for that, Phil Collins is still fantastic. I'm still proud that he's still my all time favorite artist.

[@Achromania]

You never stopped being cool Phil. Haters Gonna Hate.

[@KD-hr3iq]

Achromaniac they only hate because phil’s little finger has more cool than all these hater combined

[@willpayne6249]

Some are nasty to Phil collins and I don't know why Phil Collins is a brilliant drummer and great Singer .

[@mikearchibald744]

Phil spent WAY too much time listening to the british press, who are pretty vicious on just about everybody. He's got more money than he can possibly spend in ten lifetimes and can do what he wants, the 'poor me, some people don't think I'm cool' kind of wears thin fast. I don't know if its his way of trying to get people to feel sorry for him or whether he's manic depressive, but he's a grown man. After you are 20 who out there actually pays attention to 'whats cool' apart from the fashion industry (which he is very obviously not spending much time with).

[@mummyd1990]

Maybe people dislike Phil because he slagged punk rock off back in the day,he had and still does have a massive ego??????

[@mummyd1990]

@user name do some research of what Phil said about the sex pistols it may enlighten you.

[@76juno33]

At his peak he was very, very good. There have not been too many performers over the years who could drum, play keyboards, write songs and then sing them. Like him or loathe him he was a top notch artist.

[@twerk182]

is

[@Sam-ch9mn]

You forgot, actor.

[@surajts7806]

Great actor and intercontinental concert starrer.

[@JS-qw8hy]

Phillip Bailey, Phil Collins, "Easy Lover" one of the best songs and greatest videos of all time

[@FireEater]

Love Phil drums and singing at the same time not so easy,class act.

[@kabali1788]

One of the best drummers that has ever lived and not really recognised by the general public for it !.

[@jodinesinclair4014]

Those that don't register to this Are fooools

[@jodinesinclair4014]

@@votive3946 HE WAS???? HE AINT DONE YET

[@gdgary790]

No doubt about it✨👍

[@mattekudasai8249]

@user name nerve damage, his shitty drum set up and posture fucked up his back, shame, if he had better ergonomics on the kit he likely would still be able to play today

[@mattekudasai8249]

@user name look at the way his toms are set up, they're super high up with an extreme angle and the floor toms are really down low, it's far from ergonomic, that was one of the concerns they addressed when his son started playing his kit

[@barbaraaspengen9810]

Phil no BODY has a VOICE like Yours One of a kind man. Thanks

[@d.carrara850]

It kills me to see my heros age. To everything, there is a season.

[@KarlGeorges]

Better to see them age than die, as a couple of my heroes (Prince, Bowie) did.

[@KarlGeorges]

brassmonkeyjew strange way of reasoning you have, that's exactly what I said

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

D. Carrara horrible isn't it, just remember the good days, drumming on the lamb and great singing on genesis and solo albums

[@pascal0868]

So true. My childhood hero David Bowie lost in space. Gutted to this day

[@oiyabastard7275]

D. Carrara he's always look like he's 50 years old now. Looks 60

[@ronnyeoff407]

I love PHIL COLLINS...so things change for ALL of us but hey you’ve done it a million times and left us with classics....🙌👊🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻

[@overtimefreak2685]

a legend, as I was a boy I heard Collins' "Hurry I must be going" from sunrise till dawn. I slept with my phones on my ears and woke up with them on the next morning.....thanks. Phil, many fantastic memories

[@juliestevens0426]

my kids are 25 and 29 and they LOVE Phil Collins and have for years!!

[@denisgilmore9342]

As a drummer of over 50 years of playing I am in aw of your talent, your feel for a number, it has encouraged me to keep on drumming and guess what? I am back where I started playing, The Shadows numbers and loving it, thanks again Phil. Denis Gilmore 'Drummer'

[@TheLegendaryDoc]

Not only is he an amazing drummer who influenced other drummers all over the world, he is also a magnificent singer. Listen to some of his live performances, they are just as clean and on spot as the studio records. Amazing, I wish I could sing like him.

[@melaniefowler8841]

TheLegendaryDoc so true

[@stanleygeidel6690]

2 days until the 40 year anniversary of the release of In the Air Tonight. Phil Collins coming out of retirement would be a savior to the music industry

[@davidcurtis4478]

I'm a huge fan of Phil Collins, please come back and show the music world of today actual real music!!!! God Bless you Phil! David Curtis Drumming

[@Jellybeantiger]

Brand X,Genesis,solo and his countless studio work Phil gave us all great inspiration. Love the bloke,gday from Oz.

[@edwardhodgkinson8268]

Phil and genesis have been my hero s ever since I first heard ripples. I was hooked. I didn't know the Peter Gabriel stuff until I got into the back catalog. This was 1977. Have been a huge fan since. Of Steve ant Peter. And all of Tony Mike and Phil s solo work as well. This band.in all forms truly changed my life. I even named my second son Collin after Phil. Wish they could go on forever.

[@tompinsent2161]

Phil Collins is a great musician and song writer. I am glad he is coming back. His music is timeless.

[@rogerboyesen4634]

A KING being humble, class act this fella, good ol PHIL!!!! love what you have done and what you do!!

[@hammersfan01]

"Never say never" - then, four years later, and they announce their tour, and everyone (including me) is delighted...

[@marceibel1131]

As the musician that he is, he defined a level of brilliance , which cannot be repeated...His versatility, creativeness and his solidity as a songwriter are simply second to none...This man is one of the very best

[@donnacey4875]

Phill Collins the legend.. He will die like everyone but his music 🎵 will live on..Peace out from music 🎵 and video lover New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@Amanda-hy3fp]

Miss you Phil...you are one of a kind. You are loved still

[@DaveWhoa]

he's not dead!

[@LANDSEAAIRCANADA]

His ex had a store in Vancouver Canada and his son went to school here, one thing we can tell you he is a very decent man Friendly down to earth AND and a monster talent TY

[@jimlofaro5695]

Phil, you are the Best ever. My favorite drummer. I played drums all my life and now in my 70' can't do it anymore , my wrist and knees are finished. wish you good Health.

[@Ruby-K]

Phil Collins had so many great songs and I'll never forget him on Live Aid and crossing the Atlantic by concord to play both London and Philadelphia.

[@still_becoming]

I wish this man could live forever

[@orangesharpy]

PC will always be awesome. Turn up the radio a little bit more when his songs come on. Good era for music and great memories.

[@Stubear22374]

Amazing chap, singing drumming and acting, one of my favourites and always will be

[@kimpollitt6696]

Saw him twice in the 80's he was amazing, love his music , just a shame he can't play the drums anymore and had issues with his health ❤

[@LawrenceDelToroDrum]

Phil ,man you inspire me to the fullest,to come from the back seat of Peter Gabriel,take over the band and his job as a lead singer? ,And never miss a beat?! Com on people! Can you do what he has done? I don't think so, People do not know, what it takes,it takes a life time to get to this level, and he has had hit's. Super horn bands,percussion ,It's sad people do not know what it takes to be a Drummer ,artist,songwriter.Go play with your phone ,Facebook,your little x box B>S> games. Drums rule! Drums is the game! Cause with out the beat ! Your heartbeat!!! Your dead!! Drum Life FOREVER!!!! Rock on PHIL COLLINS Brother!

[@JupitersRealm]

I love, "all the other stuff"!! Will always travel to see Phil/Genesis!

[@thequieterubcomethemoreuhe1198]

Legendary! Thank you for the music Phil Collins!

[@derekstocker6661]

Absolute legend, fantastic singer and one of the very best drummers ever, great to actually listen to Phil talking about his work. Keep well Phil, we miss the shows.

[@Wyndy57]

💙2023 I miss you already Phil!🥺😢 A billion heartfelt thankyous for all you and Genesis have given us!!! YOU, amazing you, who has had such bad luck and health issues powered on for your fans!😟👍👏🥰👏🥰👏 I hope retirement from touring means you'll be able to write another "STILL Not Dead Yet" to document the past years. 🙏😍 You are such an amazing story teller, I could listen to you forever!!!🥰🥰🥰 "Always" 💙, thanks, respect and 🙏🙏🙏s for good health and happiness!!🥰 True Blue Alllwaaays 💙

[@darkduude]

I was a member of the Genesis fan club. ID # 1039. lol....still remember. First time I heard the albums The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway and A Trick Of The Tale I was hooked. Seen them many times.

[@whitecatpink9675]

The body of work this man has produced is what ultimately put him as my favorite drummer. Brand X, 70’s Genesis, Marscape, Steve Hackett ‘Voyage of the Acolyte’, etc. pure mastery. 🐾

[@justbe646]

Phil Collins is a nothing short of a Legend. While his Legacy will Live Love Infinitely~

[@jayhawkbirds22]

Phil I'm glad I grew up on your music, your a legend and some.

[@mrSeandobson007]

All time great his music evokes some great memories as I was growing up from the early genesis right thru to his solo stuff, top man and brilliant musician.

[@TheBlueHeroes]

Such a relaxed, down to earth interview.

[@ronnyeoff407]

PHILCOLLINS IS AWESOME....🙌👊🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

l never got to see phil Collins in concert. l wish l could see him in concert!!!!!!!!

[@lazyeejay]

Andrew Villanueva I saw him at Twickenham when Genesis reformed in 06 and the stadium was shaking, I can't tell you how insanely good he was. It was a gift for my now ex at the time but I think I enjoyed it more than her.

[@jimmer1047]

Saw him in the late 70's early 80's when he was one badass drumming/singer for Genesis! Hell of a show.

[@coldcoffeebear7459]

He was the soundtrack of my teenage years.I still love all his songs.

[@robt7165]

I can remember getting into Genesis as a teen like over 35 yrs ago lived them great music tobad they can't be younger and keep that music going but we all get old lol great guy Phil

[@phil1pd]

I never realized how talented Phil Collins is. Amazing voice and he wrote so many hit songs.

[@skiphaudegen275]

PHIL...is a Living ROCK Music LEGEND !!! Genesis and his Solo Career...are a Part of ROCK MUSIC HISTORY !!! ONE,of the Best Drummers in the World also ! Thanks,Phil...for youre Amazing Songs in all those Years !!! 😎👍👏🙏🤘GREETS from GERMANY.

[@drummercook60]

Phil, you are one of my drumming idols man! Your drumming will live forever!

[@garydouglass9577]

Cracking left hander. Brilliant drummer and singer in that order. Your son is class Phil 👏👏👏👏

[@Theamarion00]

What do u expect? He's getting older ! But, i love that his son plays his drums for him!❤️ Looove him so much! He's so talented! Biggest idol ever

[@drummerdaveshouse5848]

Phil, nobody can ever take it away from you Bro. Hey, I don’t play drums as well as I use to either but I’m happy I can still pull off,some smooth jazz.

[@richboshart1201]

I take offense at the “singer/songwriter” caption that omitted “drummer.”

[@elisafinch1325]

Precious man,lovely ,I miss you too..love..

[@Sam-ch9mn]

Seeing Genesis in September, Covid permitting. Can’t wait. Nic Collins on drums.

[@cherylchaison5085]

Phil collins music always made my day

[@BrianTKessler]

It's amazing how as much as Peter Gabriel had a huge solo career, his drummer in Genesis had an even bigger one.

[@user-np2td3lg7t]

Phil Collins you've always been cool to me! Absolute inspiration as both a drummer and songwriter

[@PipenFalzy]

I hope he comes to Canada. I'am reading his book not dead yet and its amazing! I've got to make one of this concerts before he no longer does them.

[@peteyspaletas2023]

You are loved Phil! Just like Genesis!💓 back in 1980 Santa Clara when I was 17,I had my Off the Wall and Michael Henderson and Phyllis Hyman albums. But that Spring I met my rocker stoner friends. I left my Boxing magazines and soul albums at home around the corner and walked to Mike's house in my white nike Cortez and Jordache jeans. Chocolate thai and rock albums were introduced. That's when I heard "Squonk" on his Seconds Out album,yes,album,for the first time and that was that!💓🚀 Love you,Phil! "Feel better!"

[@ballzack4866]

Absolute super star. And grounded. So rare.

[@georgemaster9952]

Abacab will always be in my heart--b-day gift in 1983!

[@girlmusician24]

Phil Collins is one of my idols for drumming and singing.

[@catherinecowman4532]

Phil I am 46 fan when I was 15 Lernde the drums no jacket iam a nanny know still love the drums thank u 4 the lessons 19 85 God bless

[@mauriziopoluzzi5277]

Singer ??? Songwriter ??? DRUMMER.......first of all......and one of the best in the world !!!

[@jeffperez5319]

Any musician (or most people) would appreciate this person who morphed from this drummer/backing vocalist turned, front man for an icon band, singer, songwriter, producer, actor, Grammy winner, score writer...other than dancer, Mr. Collin has done it all at levels above and beyond.

[@merin797]

A Trick of the Tail. Awesome LP.

[@thomasbennett624]

Mr. Collins in Brand X, check it out, it was his best drumming!

[@jasonwilliams6005]

Phenomenal drumming. Many people have no idea the talent he had behind the drums.

[@takka3115]

@@jasonwilliams6005 he had ???? he stil hes it ive you can move your hands and arms than you can stil drum !!

[@Bikewithlove]

Phil had zero crappy songs. Pop music isn't cool, it's popular. If it were supposed to be cool it would be called 'cool' music, and any cool music that became popular would subsequently become popular music, because it could no longer be cool music.

[@DownFallNetWork]

who dunnit

[@BunneRabb]

There's is no such thing as old music. There is just good music, bad music and mediocre music and it all subjective. One man's chicken dinner is another man's trash. But if you manage to write, track and release records that sell tens of millions of copies, there's a fair chance that you know what you're doing.

[@Bikewithlove]

Well said. I used to 'hate' certain bands and musicians when I was younger, so I can admit now that it was mostly jealousy that they were popular and I wasn't. There are musicians whose approach to music I dislike, and that's just a matter of taste. I have the utmost respect for the amount of work, sacrifice, and personal risk that goes into music that I don't like, and sometimes I wind up liking a song or a body of work by an artist I might have disliked before. For example; to this day I'm not a fan of Sinead O'Connor's music, but I learned how to record and edit vocal tracks from the way that she works, and I can appreciate her professional ethic and no-nonsense, hands-on approach in the studio.

[@aniel1211]

verme

[@michelleprice7514]

i love phil collins as a genuine person hes a lovely soul of a man love to met him one true hearted person to another xmichelle p

[@drumsanddrumming]

that would be awesome, I love the early Genesis.

[@tim4336]

he has tickets available for 300

[@drumsanddrumming]

ok

[@rickylee31010]

Bravo....early was the best!

[@michaelharris9694]

Phil is Great! I'm so glad to see him.

[@Partybob1]

I love Phil. Thank you Phil.

[@ladystykz]

One of the best drummers of all time n my favorite drummer ever. Its good to see his son Collin following in his father's foot steps.!!!

[@youbestbequiet]

I would but tickets in a heartbeat for a Genesis reunion. I live in North Beach not too far from where his home is here in Miami

[@LaughingStock71]

Turn it on again!

[@mechanicjobs]

Yes we do miss you. 👍❤️🇨🇦

[@SALESPRODUCTIONS]

Anyone that hates on Phil is hilariously absurd. The man is incredibly talented - played for decades and has been freakishly successful.

[@douglaskirbyl4684]

I love this guy.

[@Zerpersande]

Phil seems to be a nice guy. His music has made a difference in who I have become.

[@daveid1980]

Phil rescued Genesis from a Peter Gabriel shaped hole, and did it marvellously. A Trick of the Tail is a superb album. Good old Phil.

[@imannonymous7707]

Always loved the roof is leaking and I think I missed again... Duke and abacab were great too

[@b.murenthaler]

One of the true Genius ! 👍👍👍

[@AlDavisMusic]

I sincerely hope that Phil's "Not Dead Yet" tour is a stepping stone to a new album! Love the reissues, but brand new songs would be amazing!

[@mixer14316]

LOVE this guy.

[@Momonoski]

Anyone that would dis Collins is simply jealous due to their own lack of success musically, Phil Collins is a LEGEND!!!

[@svendbosanvovski4241]

in March 2020, Collins, Banks, and Rutherford announced they had reformed Genesis and are scheduled to turn September 2021.