Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight (Live BST Hyde Park, London - June 2017)

On the drums is Phil Collins' 16-year old son Nicholas. June 30, 2017

[@cathiegraham5962]

Such a Blessing to have his son with him for as long as he did.

[@hildawagner7521]

When Nick hit the drums, I confess, I broke into tears. He nailed it. That was magnificent!

[@cindipossidento5688]

Same for me as well !!!!!

[@lisadevaux6116]

Same for me! He plays exactly like his Dad!

[@mikenoordhof764]

Not bad for a 16 year old boy.😮

[@debgibson1334]

He is indeed his Father’s son!! He NAILED IT!!🔥🔥

[@hervepatey3634]

2 tears for me. 1 for the kid playing, 1 for Phil Collins NOT playing that part. Sounded like a page of the past turned, strange feeling for an old man like me 😉

[@hillarygroundwell2807]

Phil may be sat down but the voice is still as good. Like Father like Son. You taught your son well Phil.Love this song.Take care

[@RogWat]

Nic: he's been waiting for this moment all his life.

[@joanneallison2015]

Well done, perfectly said

[@tomasbessone7743]

Oh lord...

[@madisenrandazzo5229]

Nicolas is incredible, so thrilled to see him following in his Dad’s footsteps.

[@madlenmuir5989]

I totally agree with you on your comment. I do hope he turns out to be another legend like his dad.

[@jamesallen6624]

Yes indeed!

[@jennyashjian5826]

Love it and his goding to be fantastiskt!!! I know it 😀

[@weffkok8054]

Oh yes another legend

[@poulainjacques1019]

❤😂😢😮😅😊🎉

[@homlesy1172]

Phil Collins sang and played at the same time, now that's skill :)

[@rondayapuncich273]

Nicholas is incredible like his father. Very talented young man. Keeping the legacy alive

[@zoemorley4350]

So nice to see a son perform with one of the most iconic men on this planet which just so happens to be his dad. Lucky lad. Awsome musician 👌

[@pierrebeukes6315]

Nicolas has inherited the rythm from his dad that as clear as daylight.

[@kittyvaughn76]

Still one of THE best songs of the 80's!

[@juancortes6024]

Excelente magnífico #1

[@donjorge8329]

...of all times!!!!

[@Dragonsarepower]

*one of the best songs ever 😉

[@dxrocks06]

My favorite song of all-time!

[@91bravic12]

Only the 80s?

[@SeekerKnight]

Passing of the torch from Father to son. What could be more beautiful than this? Absolutely in tears here!

[@stevebuddy6827]

Now if only we could get Elton John to pass the torch to his kids, we'd be GOLDEN!!! :)

[@susanbaumgaertner9336]

Gabriel has his daughter singing. She looks exactly like him too. Makes my heart happy.

[@GiacomoVeteran]

DITTO...Had this Old Army sergeant in tears. Just a wonderful scene. Experience for Phil. Two sons following him in drumming arena. He did wonderful job in the end. He survived and excelled.

[@michaelmcdonald4313]

@@susanbaumgaertner9336 Yeah, Melanie Gabriel side profile looks like Peter when he was young. Nice when he included her in OVO album and then the growing up tours.

[@carolostrandeer4107]

AMEN!

[@hardtopart3346]

Lucky boy.. every young drummer dreams of sitting on that chair

[@katiee3975]

Hard To Part well when your dad is phill Collins you get to continue the career

[@Sillywoman1964]

It Hurts my Feelig that Phill cant be as he want to be,my Heart will always go for my Body Phill,yeah sad as it is,but we all get older...I wish my Friend Phill long lasting Live,he have done alot ,gave alot,and made all of us Happy. with his Music.i will never foget,and i´m 57 years old myself....He is an Genius.....Got my Ticketis safe to see him for the last Tour.He is the greates Drummer,Singer ever......Mr Phill Collins,i wish you all the best ......4Ever....

[@joelmclean3283]

Nic's smile when he starts drumming, it says it all.

[@IncognitoX8]

He isn't smiling, he is concentrating...

[@ronniebrown3359]

Joel McLean no he’s blinded by the light

[@elitahooper6283]

He loves it....

[@thomasedmundrichards]

Not smiling. Grimacing as he concentrates not wanting to fuck it up bruv

[@TenchiMuyoTMU]

Well the drums are the best part of this song tbh. I would be excited too.

[@jfbratman]

Nick is every bit as good as his dad is, this was absolutely incredible.

[@Austin-tj9vq]

Like father, like son...Brilliant...Young lad has a bright future ahead of him. Fantastic!!

[@bradhedgehog12]

A real Bright Future if you ask me

[@wearetemporary]

Oh my gosh, I just love watching his son Nicholas playing with his dad so much. Don’t know why, but it just brings me joy to see them together on stage.

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

I bet Phll was just crying inside, he was so damn proud of his son and everything he's accomplished so far in his life. Way to go Nicholas you made your dad proud

[@stephenhuggins4710]

That boy can drum.

[@johndrews206]

amazing. he's only 16 here

[@bradhedgehog12]

Dang right

[@Campaign_JC]

That’s his son

[@PrincessArwen1]

Nick is 19 now. He learned from the best

[@jasonwilliams6005]

He's the real deal

[@rickdeckard6280]

Nic is awesome musician. Grew up listening and playing with THE best the world had to offer. I cant imagine!

[@billberryhill6736]

Like father like Son! Excellent! Drums!

[@molengat1]

Any emotional pain Phil Collins may have felt for not being able to the drums during that world famous drum fill was erased by his son right there. Awesome!

[@itsjustg1]

Is it just me that wants to cry to this song?

[@adavan3095]

Alejandro Ramiirez No. I saw him last nite and screamed my head off after this song. But i wanna cry too

[@kristadier8181]

I always cry ..

[@mrs_devere]

Me too ... watching his son play drums

[@dannylujan3619]

This song is worth crying for.. It is about Phil and his childhood education memories! Words will only say so much & put that into a #1 best seller song!wow what Difference

[@debgibson1334]

Nope, trust me, I shed a tear!!! No greater feeling in the world than to see your child follow in your footsteps!!!

[@sarat8060]

What a proud father & son moment. Absolutely beautiful.

[@aghowrath]

One of the greatest songs in our modern Era.. percussion, guitar and lyrics

[@debgibson1334]

INDEED!!!

[@arielkolbl9961]

I was born in 83 ' & I absolutely LUVVVVVVVVVV Phil but what adds to this beautiful situation is that Phil passed the torch to his son .. JUS GORGEOUS 😩🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@Shane-io3qz]

Lee Sklar on bass..... absolute legend and master of groove.

[@valkiriaav2213]

[@jaslintoday]

He is a class act check out his you tubes

[@popozz]

Lee seems to have changed very little since I first saw him on the No Jacket Required Tour.

[@VooDoodaddy75]

....and legendary Leland Sklar on bass. Wow, lucky kid.

[@justincunningham1976]

VooDoodaddy75 Came to the comments just to see who knew who he was!

[@SIE44TAR]

There's no mistaking the beard. 70 years old and still thumpin'! I first saw him and Russ Kunkel in 1980 touring with Dan Fogelberg. I didn't know at the time how lucky I was.

[@alexandercardoso5504]

Yeah that bass player has played with tons of bands! Haha I remember he was on SNL

[@carolostrandeer4107]

Leland, Daryl NICK

[@Eudie64]

Sad to see, Phil sitting and his son on the drums... But then again, Son Nick does a real good job drumming and Phil's voice is the same as ever

[@TheScooter1963]

Ada de Graaf Dad has a bad back now

[@carolostrandeer4107]

He was injured in a concert over a decade ago-always giving his very best energy

[@carolostrandeer4107]

Ada de Graaf love this

[@cb-lk7jo]

Apparently has nerve damage and finds it hard to walk now god bless him

[@varnykruuse4690]

Fick hvor er det bare fantastisk 💯 💖 min ungdom og i dag er Phil Collins 🌍 bedste sange og musik og ikke mindst på 🥁 Og at han søn på 🥁 så bliver det bare ikke smukker. 👍hvis der er nået af det bedste i verden 🌍 så er det 👨‍👦far og søn 🙏🙏🙂💯 Hilsen fra Danmark 🇩🇰 👋. Fantastisk fantastisk 💯

[@mkbathroomsianbowden1026]

Epic, he taught his son well.

[@kevinpiner2490]

All the greats taught there sons well. Jason Bonham, Glen Fryes son they had great teachers

[@ab932]

I saw his son drumming and there for a minute and thought he himself Phil Collins was drumming. Good job son.

[@ekathe85]

@@kevinpiner2490 Zack Starkey

[@celineboyer416]

Yes

[@shexdensmore]

you could see him singing along with his dad. wow, just wow!

[@trintrin6180]

shexdensmore WAIT THAT’S HIS SON

[@donnaclayton8644]

@@trintrin6180 yes

[@MrDavidswayze]

shexdensmore Phil is touring again and this year and with his son

[@meemeezong1827]

Agree. This kid paid attention to dad’s music legacy.

[@adrianfirmansyah6736]

I love you phill collins hood a sing

[@ramona3500]

Father and son. Amazing. Nicholas Collins brilliant Phil forever brilliant.

[@andrewstone1565]

Agreed lucky Phil to live this moment must be so proud

[@DrewMilesAway207]

I got a lump in my throat, teary eyed, goosebumps and sooo nostalgic when i saw this. Phil and Nicholas Collins sharing beautiful talent.

[@markelliott7836]

Fantastic gig.... Well done Nicholas Collins, did your Dad proud

[@susanhoh1414]

Phil can no longer play drums due to wrist problems but his young Son is well on his way of carrying the torch...God Bless them. Phil is a legend that will live in his music forever.

[@davebellamy4867]

His kit is like an exact mirror of Phil's. Somehow I expected him to be left handed on the drums as well. That's some gig for a kid barely out of school! It's wonderful to see father and son but it makes me sad that Phil seems so frail. There's a really good interview with Nick about his drums and boy, the guy is so mature and professional about his music. These will be lifetime memories for him. Hope he makes it big in the business for a long career. We need a great original band. It's also kind of fun that he has 10x as much hair on top as Phil (or I) ever did😀. I used to see how my hair loss compared with Phil at the same age as me but I got well ahead of him by age 40.😖☹🙄

[@funklover24]

Phil had a lot of hair that age.

[@rebeccam601]

Mr Collins must be so proud and we are thankful to him for his legacy to continue ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@michaelmattice4986]

Phil's music(solo and Genesis) means so much to so many....It's great that Nicholas is carrying the torch!

[@mine-cb1et]

Now he's carrying the torch with genesis too 😁

[@SeanConnoly]

This guy is an icon no doubt and a real part of the soundtrack of my life. As a gen X guy he was a prevailing influence and now my kids appreciate him. Timeless period.

[@chefdanielortega1426]

This is so beautiful, tears in my eyes

[@caralee97]

Wow, Nicholas is almost as fantastic as his dad xxx

[@amibalu]

A dream of every musican father to jam with his son on stage.. Love from India to both Collins 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@carolfrye8608]

Love, love this song! So good that his son is with the band. Great job. ❤️❤️

[@montcroc1145]

Respect for that young lad beating the heads like his dad 🤘

[@LydiaMay]

How proud he must be of his son.😌💗 Just wonderful. Excellent job! 🙌✨

[@caroljnorton8099]

God bless!! How blessed are you to have your son play drums!

[@jonih9622]

I've always loved in the air tonight! I grew up in the '80s and just because I grew up in the 80s doesn't mean I don't like the eighties I love you Phil Collins did some pretty good songs in the 80s!

[@kathleensaintesteben]

Quoi de plus beau que de voir son fils reprendre le flambeau ! C’est un cadeau inestimable. Phil Collins votre fils est là pour vous ✌️🇫🇷🇮🇪🌟

[@Samantha-vlly]

How great to see Nic in drum set, like his father decade ago. 🔥

[@avamyst70]

All of Phil's children have inherited some form of his incredible talent. Simon is a singer/songwriter (and underrated). Lily has the acting gene. And Nic clearly has the drumming genius. Time will tell about Matt (but he may be more like his beautiful Mama which is also awesome)! Thank you for spreading your genius Phil! lol

[@zeus-mt7wx]

Wow I surely hope that Phil gets to read this.... I would say he would be taken back, " Beautiful "

[@janvrolijk9126]

Simon is also a good drummer. Just listen to the first and so far only album by his group Sound of Contact. His voice reminds to his father's, too.

[@johnhernandez7666]

Phil still sounds great as ever. His son Nicolas did a wonderful job on the drums. That smile in the beginning said it all.

[@SonicRadius]

Didn't Phil also have a daughter named Joley? She was on a short-lived Candian teen drama at one point.

[@jeremycarpenter2731]

Can't teach talent he's got his dad's genes drummer dna all the way and love the smile father and son having fun .

[@markgillum5709]

Each time I hear this song it is like the first time, and also a beat and song within my heart forever. And to see his son picking up the sticks is indescribable. Love you, Phil.

[@debgibson1334]

Been listening for years and it never gets old!! Phil Collins was one of the BEST TO EVER DO IT!!!

[@marvinlewis2144]

big moment for Phil and son.they really pulled it off .and I'm a massive Collins fan

[@pinballdan]

So awesome to see his son on the drums!!!!

[@christyenglish7106]

Dan Keller YES IT WALKING IN DAD'S FOOTSTEPS IF HE KEEPS IT UP HE MIGHT BE HALF AS GOOD AS HIS DAD

[@leeannpratt1157]

His son is a very talented musician. Very proud dad .

[@kitty2pat]

Great performance ! What an honor for Phil to take the time to teach his son . Nicholas looked confident and excited . Good job.

[@janebates4925]

Wonderful to see Phil with his son. Long may they be seen together. I"'ve been waiting .........

[@anitathrusfieldgrunter1551]

Amazing to see Phil son Nicholas in his dad's footsteps playing drums so we'll x

[@megasvennen]

He sound better now than he did 10 years ago, and he’s doing it sitting down! Legend.

[@davidtaylorbfd]

young Nic is fucking unbelievable .

[@dublinhammerforever67]

David Taylor .agree there was at the gig in Dublin aviva stadium standing on the pitch unbelievable atmosphere.

[@msmacker13]

dublinhammer forever it certainly was , ill never forget it.

[@gstone770]

David Taylor he really is.. 🎹🎹🎹

[@terrinew9474]

David Taylor yes he is, he's really good.

[@pedronottebohm7811]

lit

[@julieroyal2956]

Saw Phil And Nic in Paris amazing concert Nic is a brilliant drummer Phil is on another level of perfection will never tire of that voice 💕

[@zombiewulfgrld6055]

He may not be able to stand or drum anymore, but he is still a gift & still has his Gift! Love the passing of the torch as well. 🌹🌹🌹

[@jonih9622]

Phil Collins is wonderful! Is really cool that Phil Collins son can do the drumming and be in the band with him!

[@debbiefabro887]

Phil must be so proud! Fantastic Nic!!!

[@susieq965]

Nic clearly took after his dad in more ways than one. He’s pure class... Just like Phil has always been! I think that can be said about all his children... Thank Goodness!

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

So touching to see Phil Collins' talented son Nic on the drums - and to think he was only 16 in this clip... Nic's got a bright future ahead of him!

[@fetB]

Thanks for moving to his son at 3:40 just before the fill. Beautiful thing to see the son with his father on tour

[@paulalouisecollins3911]

Your son Nicholas was absolutely brilliant! ❤️

[@nlight101]

Get it Nick.. was waiting for the bum bum bum bum bum bum - and just groove.. oh yeah you got it Nick.. swwweett! Where the heck have I been.. in a cave.. all this great stuff.. wow..

[@brettboyd1299]

Absolute credit to Nicholas to nail that song and hope he will continue to follow his fathers footsteps to become one of the worlds greatest drummers - well done and my thoughts and prays go out to Phil - that song has been with me since I first heard it at 11 years old from the neighbours up the hill who used to play it late at night during parties an now I'm 53 and still thrash it out on the record player frequently for the neighbours to enjoy

[@monicarose7156]

Love Nick Collins on the drums!

[@brendagore5575]

I have been a huge fan of Phil collins and Genesis since the good days of the 80s..and to see how amazing and talented his son is and how strong Phil is continuing to remain I s a beautiful thing..

[@cindybrawner9667]

Phil seems to except his position as more idle with grace. That's great. Love Phil Collins.

[@heronpage3883]

Phil seems to ACCEPT his position..

[@rosannasmerhy5160]

Wow what a moment 👏 absolutely beautiful. Father and son doesn't get much better. Both I incredible drumers

[@JoseMTamez]

OK, this kid is no joke. Check out it his band 5800 and take a look and hear just how good this kid is. Besides, no father would let his kid play on his tour just because he was my son. He would have to be exceptionally good and above standard and this kid hits the mark. This is so awesome and I hope I get a chance to see and hear Phil and his kid on tour.

[@icun2212]

3:55 my spine shivers at this moment... all my life, oh Lord

[@viper31stvfw86]

goosebumps all over my body.....

[@aghowrath]

Beautiful..I teared looking at the child's talent and the sheer genius in the rendition of this masterpiece ..one of my greatest favorites..unequalled

[@138boris]

A drummer to watch out for in the future!!!

[@christyenglish7106]

138boris absolutely

[@lindafrost9813]

Nic !! You nailed it !!! Soooo Proud of you !!!!! I have listened to this song 🎵 soooooo many times over the years ….. adoring you Father …and NOW … you carry on the torch !!! ROCK ON !!!! ❤❤❤

[@dougl.6461]

Good job kid. Watching you count out your time in pure anticipation while waiting to come in was the showmanship of experts of This craft! Don't ever lose that.

[@chrisrobison6469]

Thank you Nicholas is all that is needed said!! Your father and this song played such a big role to all us 80s teenagers, I hear it and I'm automatically taken back to my Friday nights as a teenager and watching Miami Vice. Thank you for keeping us old folks feeling young even if only for the brief time of a IN THE AIR TONIGHT song!!

[@msgypsyqueen]

I heard, “get ready”.. exactly what I would say to my daughter when she was three… we‘d be driving in the van… This song came on, and I would tell her: “get your drumsticks ready!“.. She didn’t miss a beat! ❤️

[@PedroGonzalez_Music]

Happy to see Nicholas Collins on drums!! Keep going Nic!

[@Ann-qj4eg]

He did good, but Phil’s energy and feelings REALLY came through.

[@ojibwenation2171]

Love Phil Collins! What an amazing young man his son Nicholas is! Beautiful and truly blessed family.

[@luna-bw2pf]

Nicholas collins 💪💪💪👊👊talento en la sangre como phil..❤❤❤

[@jeanpatrick4207]

ALWAYS LOVED HIM, HIS VOICE AND ALL HIS SONGS!! FANTASTIC TALENT!!!!!

[@Rick1281Compen]

See him twice in 1997 in Ahoy and 20 years later in London. His music and voice is still outstanding and his son is as good as the old man.

[@christyenglish7106]

Rick Compen SORRY BUT I WOULD HAVE TO DISAGREE WITH YOU ON THAT MAYBE ONE DAY YOU'LL BE AS GOOD AS HIS DAD BUT HE'S NOT AS GOOD AS HIS DAD RIGHT NOW HE'S GOOD BUT NOT AS GOOD AS DAD JUST MY OPINION WE ALL HAVE A RIGHT TO OUR OPINIONS SO YOU HAVE YOURSELF A WONDERFUL DAY AND GOD BLESS IS ALWAYS

[@rosamorales5282]

Beautiful. Great job Phil and Nicholas.

[@elizabethbriggs5283]

They are both fantastic. Makes the hair on my arms stand up

[@worldwidebirthdaycelebrations]

A great father passes on a rich legacy to his children, and great children, accept it, and run with it!.... Like in this instance! God bless you both! You're a gift to this earth!

[@jonashornqvistgitarrlektioner]

Amazing drummer and performance!

[@lunastrat]

Great to see Lee Sklar on bass.

[@acidarrow]

Can't really miss him can you!

[@debgibson1334]

This has me in full-on tears! Seeing this baby pick up the torch and RUN WITH IT!!! Come THRUUUU Nic!!!! Can we say #ICONIC

[@ronniebrown3359]

I don’t know because I couldn’t tell but if I was Phil I would start smiling as soon as Nic started to play the solo

[@funklover24]

Probably I would forget singing because I'd be so proud about my son. ❤

[@mr.summerset8054]

Wierdly enough. i was standing approximately 20 meters away form the guy that filmed this. I must admit it was excellent. a truly extraordinary show. he started off with another day in paradise and ended off with take me home. An excellent start and finish to a truly excellent live performance.

[@hedelchristine826]

J’adore ce morceau je peux l’écouter en boucles

[@carolostrandeer4107]

DARYL, PHIL, LELAND, NICK ❤️

[@maryburr3314]

Good job Nick helping your dad when he needs you that's the best time