Phil Collins' Health Issues Have Enabled His Son To Take Over As Drummer

Phil Collins has a lot going on, and it’s not just because he is father to Lilly Collins, infamous for her role as Emily in the hit Netflix series, “Emily in Paris,” but because his health has been on the decline since 2009 with no explanation other than an injured vertebrae. That injured vertebrae led to multiple operations over the course of his recovery, which only led to other nerve and limb damage, leaving him wheelchair-bound.
The famous drummer may no longer be serenading us with his vocals and drumming skills as he did in his hit debut solo single “In The Air Tonight,” but his son, Nicholas “Nic” Collins, has stepped in to take over for his father in his time of need… for a drummer. Then, at just 17 years old, Nic shared the stage with his father for the first time as his drummer.
Nic took the gig as drummer in 2021 during Phil’s final tour with his band Genesis, whom he had been touring with since he was 19. Now that Phil has officially retired, possibly for the last time due to his immobility and inability to play any instruments, Nic is forging his own path as a musician. Nic’s not the only member of his family to do so, as he has multiple musically-inclined siblings.
Here’s how the second youngest of the Collins family won over his father’s bandmates and got to spend his father’s farewell tour on stage with him, jamming out together on stage.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:13 Injured Vertebrae
00:43 Consequences of the operation
01:11 Unable to play
01:39 Immobile but in good spirits
02:02 First performance at 17
02:25 Good enough to play
02:56 Main vocals
03:25 Family of musicians
03:47 Booked and busy
04:09 Inspired by family
04:41 Outro
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[@djgoku7774]

I'm glad he has his family carrying the torch and I hope things get better for him 😊

[@Skyblu77789]

Wishing you good health and happiness Phil you are a legend ❤️

[@pennymellott9237]

Noone can play or sing like Phil Collins..He is a true musician. He was and still is my absolute favorite musician 💓

[@NellieKAdaba]

My favourite as well.

[@maureenboling9716]

Phil Collin's has been a Gift to so many People

[@396Cap]

I miss our gift.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@homemark22]

phil is a good man with his family gives strength . enjoy life to the fullest mr. phil thanks for the all song you create..God bless

[@MercyKijo]

❤❤❤ quick recovery to him

[@joselinnediaz1853]

Love you Collins. Please take care of your health.♥♥♥♥♥

[@tiktokmfr]

His son is GORGEOUS!!

[@tamasha4]

Get well soon...Legend Phil Collins ❤❤❤

[@alishatoleu4062]

His son is amazing!

[@scoggzap]

That really sucks. I LOVE all of his work. Aging really shows no mercy on any of us. I just hope he is around for many, many more years. His music is engrained in my entire childhood and far beyond. Such a legend. One of the GOATs for sure!

[@NellieKAdaba]

I'm also sad.

[@clr57chevy]

Love you. PHIL!!!!❤

[@margaridamarquesdonascimen5957]

A forma que o Phil está não me importa, eu o amo de qualquer forma, sem restrições. Se eu o amo desde pouca idade, o amor não acabaria só porque a idade aumentou. O meu amor por ele não acabará.❤️❤️❤️🎹🥁

[@norakravit313]

Tedeseo que te pongas bien pronto descansa ya nos asado bastante bendiciones para ti y amén ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@clr57chevy]

Awesome!!! Love you all!!!! 😍 ❤

[@debrarandall6913]

I hate to hear Phil having problems... I feel his pain. I'm getting old too,and it sucks! 😂 I wish him all the best.

[@kathleenweinberg5991]

We wish him well.

[@tiffanyroseangeles34]

I’m rooting for Peter Gabriel as singer He is OUTSTANDING. I’m wondering if Phil might be not be fully able to sing in good form after his demons. His son has a good arms for drumming Nic for drums!⭐️⭐️⭐️ Plus I never knew actress Lily Collins ( from To the Bone) was Phil’s daughter! Great acting,Lily, Plus good looks and talent run deep in this family! I’ve not kept up with Phil’s career tbh since 1980s much. So I was shocked hearing he fell into darkness as many famous& non famous of us,do.

[@elishaloretta1833]

Incredible

[@SteelBrown-c3l]

Yeah what is age I think Phil Collins has some great in his life for his fans his song was love kind and helping others through their life

[@Candie-ub2yv]

Oh Phil you’re still the best!

[@user-hb5em6gj8v]

Je suis content sûr vos❤

[@mchellemolisak5071]

J àdore phil depuis toujours j adore niko digne fils de so papa respect à phil un homme formidable que je suis depuis tjrs même avec henesis j ai 60 ans j ai été voir le dernier concert en France à l Arena. Grosses larmes à la fin du concert . NICOLAS est aussi bon que son papa. Toute mon admiration mon respect smackkks and tenderness

[@NellieKAdaba]

Chouette alors.

[@jdavidrhea]

This narrator 😂 “… he’s more than bla-bla-bla’s father…”

[@tizianacuscito]

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[@alishatoleu4062]

Drop foot means MS!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Multiple Sclerosis I guess it means.

[@gloryreynolds9443]

Not necessarily! Pinched nerve compression from his back injury is my opinion.