Phil Collins' Drummer 🥁 - Nicholas Collins Rig Tour & Interview

[@sweetwater]

Thank you for checking out this interview and rig tour with Nicholas Collins! Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed this video!

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

Good kid seems like he has his head on straight bright future & talented “obviously” 🤣

[@sann1429]

I...miss You so much...

[@johnnyg1161]

@@dawnbush1719 😆...lol

[@julieschultz5828]

I didn’t know u had a son and a wife ???

[@kathleenseaman4033]

@@dawnbush1719 u must know Dan C.?

[@PeaveyPV20]

For a 18 year old this guy has got his head screwed on and talks and drums like someone double his age. A great addition to genesis for sure

[@ericgelders]

You said that right! - Big respect for Nicholas - I imagine he's been playing drums since being a kid. EDIT: he HAS been playing since being a kid!

[@boogitybear2283]

Seeing Phil in concert was even better when Nick was drumming! That guy goes to town on a set!

[@coolscube5062]

Hope he keeps his feet firmly on the ground .. 1st time I've listened to him comes cross as really nice lad.

[@frannydelavechio6909]

Your father set the stakes very high.. one of if not the best singer/drummer of all time.. I'm sure you make him very proud, I wish you the best Nick....

[@urszulapazik8346]

Udaus

[@annaambroziak2995]

Usarisa

[@annaambroziak2995]

G0lllsh

[@CophiL65]

Согласен, для меня Фил лучший.

[@DalvaArruda-DA36]

❤

[@oddities-whatnot]

What a nice young man. Polite, well spoken, no big attitude, well done to his mum and dad.

[@satonaka613]

he is very clever and handsome

[@pascalthibeault7600]

He's got daddy's blood for music.. And the same kindness and intelligence.

[@TrendiWendi808]

I feel for Phil going through so much with his ex and now health issues. I love Phil collins music. But just knowing he has his son who is so respectful of his father and taking over the drums, I think this fulfils Phils heart. So nice to see this.

[@RSSpeacemaker]

You can really tell Phill's legacy wasn't forced onto him. He really does have his own creative drive. He already seems like a master of the craft to top it off.

[@Orion3741]

He can be proud of his father. Phil performed in both Live Aid concerts ( 1985 ). And he was drummer and vocalist of 70's group Genesis. Phil Collins. Legend. Genius. Forever.

[@chrisgonzalez2778]

Im so glad one of his kids is carrying Phil's legacy. Its good to know in a way this era and generation might have their own version of a Phil Collins.😄🙂👍 Gives me hope for future of music.

[@BazzerObama]

He seems like a smart, respectful, educated young man. Mr & Mrs Collins should be rightly proud of him.

[@AussieTVMusic]

All his kids are down to earth. Then again Phil was a down to earth guy.

[@ReformedWhiteKnight]

AussieTV - ‘down to earth guy’ kind of read that everywhere these days ... doesn’t seem to mean that much if people make that claim as soon as they heard a guy in one interview. Listened to an interview to Jerry Lewis the other day and there were a lot of ‘down to earth guy’ comments... turns out he wasn’t ... I think we should just leave putting people on a pedestal if we don’t know them a bit more intimate. Just keepin’ it a bit more real! 😅

[@yuccatree4298]

Did he died?

[@suedehead23]

@@yuccatree4298 No... YOU did died!?!

[@6minutemaths787]

I saw him drum with Genesis in Manchester on the 24/9/2021 he was fooking awesome what a talented young man

[@DWBubinga]

Very well spoken for 18. Comes across as a pro already.

[@Kiripompone]

yeah, except for the "you know" thing...

[@slyfoxie55]

@@Kiripompone Listen to Phil he says Yknow allll the time.

[@howtodoitdude1662]

@@Kiripompone filler words drive me crazy!

[@lindasynnvewahlmann7766]

@@Kiripompone if you ever watched a interview with Whitney Houston, it was " you know" in almost Every sentence!

[@jeanschnur-yenchik6097]

I just love this young man…. His drumming is sick 😍he’s phenomenal !!! God bless him and the best… always 🥰

[@wearetemporary]

I’ve gotta say man, it seems that Phil and his wife raised a wonderful kid. Most eighteen-year olds are insufferably blasé and arrogant :)... and he’s just so... down-to-earth, articulate, and self-aware. Really impressed with him in this interview. Kind and confident young man. Good on him and his family.

[@anorak103]

@@Tim091 Though he clearly grew up in the US, right?

[@CedricsSpecialLP]

karona actually during Phil’s marriage with Nic’s mother he lived in Switzerland.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Tim091 091 Phil Collins was state educated, he didn’t go to any top private school, whereas Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Peter Gabriel went to a top private school called charterhouse. Phil was a grammar school educated kid who then went to stage school before joining Genesis.

[@ameliechevalier]

@@Tim091 Boris Johnson?

[@benvad9010]

Will Smith's kids are obnoxious

[@annettekoch3766]

Nic is fantastic and I really like he doesn't mind playing with his dad. Phil must be so proud. Great interview.

[@davidanania5618]

I've been fortunate enough to have met Nic and chatted with him for a while before their Glasgow show back in Dec. 2018 (?), and I can honestly say that he is an extremely kind, modest, sincerely interested (and interesting) young man...and he's got a bright future in front of him.

[@deblynn8178]

Amen 🙏 !! Your so right

[@josephinehargreaves3758]

Can he sing like his dad?

[@deblynn8178]

@arrowguy173 Thank you I agree

[@brianfuller7691]

Nick Collins works really hard and definitely inherited Pop's talent.

[@manuelhernandez.escribe]

He is so talented. I can imagine Phil's pride.

[@chickenlips605]

Phil is proud of all his kids; and rightly so. He’s a great dad, first and foremost.

[@bernlin2000]

Wow...Phil might have created a lot of music over the years, but this young man must be his most proud accomplishment: bright young man!

[@johnnylogan22]

What a very bright handsome and intelligent young man he has grown up to be, he is educated he’s following all the right tracks and he’s articulate and dedicated, what a lovely young man great job Phill you and your wife did our country proud, glad to see him aboard and we wish you all the best♥️🙏🏻

[@UncoordinatedPixie]

He seems like such a sweet kid and so polite and well spoken. My own father passed away about 10 years ago and it still hits me hard to this day. Nic is one lucky kid being as talented as he is and getting to spend the time he does with his dad. They are both amazingly talented percussionists and they not only favor each other but also play in similar styles as well.

[@victorialumpkin7870]

Amazing job well done

[@kathyrantsalot1]

This young man has talent. He had a great teacher and mentor. Been a fan for my entire life and it's exciting to see his son follow in his amazing footsteps.

[@ericcarpenter3263]

Damn. He looks so young but is such a good interview. Sometimes, famous musicians kids just live off their parents fame, but Nicholas is so chill and cool. Awesome video, keep it up.

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

It's Phil with hair (i should talk). He looks soooo much like his Father back in the day. Lilly looks so much like him too just a feminine version. Great to see him carrying the torch for his legendary dad. I grew up with Genesis and still put on a vinyl from time to time. Phil has a sound that is very distinct and original. One of the greatest drummers to ever grace a stage...MUCH respect!

[@faithisdumb666]

Do you like his work with Brand X? I heard them much later after Genesis and Phil's solo stuff! I love it! I am a big fusion fan and I really like Brand X.I also like Jeff Beck's solo albums.

[@jameskirk7599]

YOU ARE AN IDIOT. HE SEEMS LIKE A NICE KID BUT HE DOESN'T LOOK ANYTHING LIKE HIS DAD. HIS MOM IS CAMBODIAN, DUMMY! HE'S HALF CAMBODIAN.

[@studioannur221]

James Kirk Wrong. Orianne’s mother was Thai. Her father was Swiss. So Nicholas is 0% Cambodian and only 1/4 Thai. Also, if you say he looks nothing like his dad, you must have never seen pictures of Phil when he was that age.

[@studioannur221]

Lily is a spitting image of her mother. Simon closely resembles Phil, as does Nicholas, even though Nicholas is a lot taller and has more of his mother’s complexion. Matthew has Phil’s complexion but more his mother’s face.

[@tinataylor1896]

You need to check out Simon Collins, Nic's older brother and Phil's son from his first marriage. Now Simon looks like Phil.

[@dnantis]

Wow what an example of an awesome well spoken anf mannered teenager !! Phil & Mom ! Nicholas is YOUR BEST GRAMMY AWARD !!! SO, FEEL VERY VERY PROUD !!!

[@kristinhernandez8946]

He is very mature, grounded and so talented! Precious!

[@judybennett2724]

I saw Nicholas play with his dad in San Francisco last month and he was phenominal !!!! It was so sweet as I felt bad that Phil had limited mobility and could no longer play the traditional drums...but both transitioning; Phil doing bongo style with the band and Nicholas taking over the drums just as talented as his dad but putting his own spin. I have great memories of Genesis/ Phil Collins concerts in the 1980's and this latest tour did not disappoint.

[@bigstef2010]

Really dedicated young guy ! I wish him a great career like his dad !

[@tyraaiken6884]

Why did I expect him to have an English accent? Sounds like a very smart young man!! Good job Phil!

[@zagorith14]

Because his dad is British. To be honest, I was pretty surprised too. He must have grown up in the US rather then the UK.

[@fibboobbif]

Todays kids in many european countries are being teached american english. Like in sweden, in ireland, and in switzerland. Phil was living there, and i guess Nic might also have been in the school there at lake Geneva.

[@kosewa1]

TJ Aiken 😂😂😂😂😂me too! I expected him to have an British accent!!

[@warmflash]

He spent much of his childhood growing up in Vancouver BC

[@daveduck4315]

@@zagorith14 makes me squirm

[@maxpower3892]

Nice to see his personality. Nicholas is very nice and grounded young man. Comes from good parents and a very talented drummer. Saw him with his dad's band in Minneapolis, October 2018. Outstanding show.

[@Libertarianist2112]

Was listening to Genesis just now. Phil was one of the greatest. Inventive and astoundingly good.

[@tramlad2]

He is and was one of the finest drummers in the rock era, Phil was such a versatile drummer, when he doubled up with Chester wow, what a duo on the skins

[@carriesee8547]

Imo THE best, but I simply have loved him forever. Nvm lol

[@Gynotai]

Very grounded, and very nice. It does seem odd for an 18 year old saying “back in the day”, but he’s wise beyond his years, and has a bright future.

[@superfinster]

Real nice and genuine kid. Good luck to him !

[@MikeLuke]

Nic is just a cool guy, so relaxed and humble. Playing one of the biggest shows on earth in his age, it’s remarkable.

[@comment.highlighted]

What a great guy. His dad should be very proud of the him. He’s an intelligent and gifted person. You can tell that Nic is his own person/musician and not living on his dad’s success. I wish this young man great success in the future 🙂

[@Keith.s_Sun]

Phil Collins, my drumming hero. And for his son to follow his footsteps and to tour together as father and son, wow, what a wonderful thing to do together. And what an amazing young talent Nicholas Collins is.

[@jmt9185]

What a great honor both ways...to be able to play for your dad so he could continue to share his gift with the world. Second, what a honor to share this time and Phil's craft with his Nick. Passing of the torch.

[@terrywade8361]

Wow! Young Mr Collins. You are 30 going on 19! I toured with your Dad in 1994. Best gig ever! I was a set carpenter and treated like family. He even said when I had to leave both sides tour . I was flying home to have my daughter. He said hey Biff, Phil is a nice name smiled hugged me and gave me a very GENEROUS BONUS. Your Dad is one in a million. I was blessed to be part of his staff. He would walk around with my son Trevor on his shoulders. BTW nice hair. Not by Prevost! Biff

[@davebellamy4867]

It's interesting how Banks and Rutherford said the feel of having Nick playing drums in rehearsals was fresh snd reminded them of the old days with Phil on drums. In this intervening year, they should have made a new album with him.

[@budzlightyear2212]

This KID has learned from one of the GREATEST PROGRESSIVE ROCK DRUMMERS OF ALL TIME. THERE ARE NO BOUNDARIES from here on out...

[@drebatista]

The force is strong with this one.

[@buickmonte]

I'm getting so old!!!!! Phil Collins son is jamming with him!!!! Lol !!!! Awesome.....great young man and interview.

[@alecj3454]

What a great kid. Im so happy for him. He got to play drums with Genesis and his Dad, one of the greatest ever. I hope he is taking it all in....

[@dannyhughes2680]

He brings that young energy to the game ....GOOD.

[@wrthrash]

This needs to be on reg TV or cable, great interview. Phil, Chester and now Nick, lots of super songs!

[@Archetype123]

Fantastic interview! This was really cool to see. Looks like he has a good head on his shoulders.

[@everylittlecrapshedoesismagic]

Former Genesis' session drummer having an interview with son of Genesis' drummer

[@MrTheBaron]

Nick having an interview with Nic

[@RastaSaiyaman]

On what Genesis tracks did Nick play? Because it was all Phil, Nir and John Silver who played on Genesis recordings as far as I know.

[@Dave_Crewe]

@@RastaSaiyaman Nick D'Virgilio played drums on "Alien Afternoon" (first half), "If That's What You Need", "Uncertain Weather", and "Small Talk"

[@RastaSaiyaman]

@@Dave_Crewe Ah okay, thank you. I was under the impression that the "Calling all stations" album was all done by Nir. I didn't know.

[@LiamWillisFilmmaker]

@@RastaSaiyaman There's also John Mayhew- the drummer on the album Trespass, and Chris Stewart- fired from the band before their first album was released yet his drumming was still featured on The Silent Sun and the non-album singles at that time.

[@lucasbarker5787]

This lad is a bad ass. Really well spoken and skillful. Love it.

[@backatya-bi8rx]

Great drummer but seems like a super down to earth guy. That's what matters. Great interview

[@susannelson7216]

You go Nicklas , your father must be so proud of you !!! Give your Dad a big hug and kiss from a fan !!!😉☕🎤❤🇬🇧🇺🇸✈🌎✌🎶

[@varnykruuse4690]

💯fantastisk 🥁 hilsen fra Danmark 🇩🇰 👏👏👏🙏

[@SuperQdaddy]

Great interview..Nic is very grounded and mature..knows what he has to do ..and keeps the machine rolling...hes got a nice career ahead of him...great experience for a teenager !!

[@Workinggirlhomestead]

I love watching him at the show. Loved how proud Phil showed of him

[@davidhanrahan9317]

He’s well beyond his years, and very humble given his circumstances! Nice job Nick D. also!

[@leonardsmith2170]

Great interview Nick. I'd like to see more of these.

[@raymondcox3163]

A great interview with a talented young man! Always great to see a child follow the foot steps of a exceptional percussionist and father! Way to go Nic!!!

[@birdman6414]

Got to meet Nick and his father when they were flying out of the fbo Atlantic aviation Pittsburgh where I work in 2019....met his father years ago during the lamb your which I was able to attend the show.....very interesting and nice people. And if I might add very talented. got to talk to them about ten minutes....very cool .

[@xcalibur1011]

thanks! Phil foe all of the extraordinary musical years with Genesis and your amazing drummer son Nicolas Collins.

[@IScreamer]

What a great interview! What an exceptionally well-grounded young man, with no attitude and so eloquent. His parents will be very proud of him.

[@Orion3741]

Nicholas Collins comes across as unassuming. His approach, very down to earth.

[@mesmogruvinski]

Nic, great to see you continuing the Collins drum tradition. Wishing you every success in your career.

[@TheCaulfield1]

Phil must be SOOOO PROUD of him!! Handsome young man with a huge talent, just like his dad. Saw Genesis live last night in Liverpool, UK and Nick was playing. Keep up the good work Nick 🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@bozziovai]

i love watching 2nd generation musicians ............... legacy lives on.

[@dasboot5903]

A very bright young man, normal son of his great father. Talented drummer/musician ... definitely he is !!!! I wish him a lot of pleasure in his life with drums playing !!!! All the best for you young man ... all the best !!!! Greetings from the Republic of Poland.

[@P.F.3.]

Wow what a well grounded young man! Very talented to be able to get down with the big guy's! Well done!! Keep it up Young dude. We love your Dad ❤️

[@stevetingley2508]

What a thrill To listen to Phil Collins son very interesting young man Love the drum set up Legendary father Son duo

[@jbfan6360]

So great to see that legacy being passed down to the next generation. Nicholas seems like a great kid. Keep up the great work.

[@pinkhare4344]

I’ve loved Phil Collins for many of years! I’m glad seeing him back out, and now seeing his son doing what I’m sure his dad loves him to do is just awesome!,!!!

[@6058jeremysmith]

What a nice young chap Nick is .. I recorded “Against All Odds” with Phil and have known him since our days in London ...

[@Xtiansldrs]

This kid is absolutely amazing. So glad to see that he’s getting the notoriety he deserves. It’ll be nice to see if he ends up singing too. He seems so down to earth and sweet. Not too many 16yos are able to hold down a full blown tour- especially to the capacity of the drumming demands of Phil Collins- a one of a kind legend, who began as just a drummer himself. This kid is going to be huge. Excited to see what he does.❤️

[@DrumBragg]

Hopefully fame/respect not notoriety! ;)

[@Babs9285]

Such a handsome, smart young man! His drumming is so amazing! ❤️

[@kathleenseaman4033]

Omg, Nic looks just like his greatest Dad. PHIL COLLINS. IM EXPLODING WITH LOVE.💞💞💞💞❤❤❤

[@sweetwater]

❤️❤️❤️

[@emmylandes5083]

Genesis has been my favorite band of all time during my entire life & I'm so glad you're playing for your Dad - you're awesome! Blessed Be to Thee as we Wiccans say.

[@kcried1081]

I love this guy!

[@rluc3634]

Handsome man Very talented musician

[@richardkeeler2347]

Great lad nice to hear a musician chat without all the swearing etc that you normally get well done Nick

[@tramlad2]

Man if he is half as good as his dad, he will be awesome, never knew he was a drummer, nice young man....like his dad.

[@florencemiller7826]

Awesome talented impressive gifted I can come up with 20 more words to describe this wonderful young man that Phil Collins has created he has the likeness of his father he has the talents of his father. Phil Collins is EPIC AND A G.O.A.T every song Phil ever sang touched me and bring me so much happiness and I idolize him still in my sixties

[@yvettebenavides9651]

Nicholas Collins really enjoy listening and watching you playing that drum keep up doing what you're doing you're doing a fantastic job starting to be like your loving father Phil Collins

[@mommom2063]

Nicolas I am so glad you're following your Dads footsteps your awesome great singer and I know how proud your Dad is of you for doing this along side him I hope your coming to my State while you're on tour Love you both

[@jockwoodsman]

Good luck to you Nick. Good to see you playing with your Dad. I'm sure he's very proud of you. Rock on Nick, you've had a great start, run with it.

[@JSMCalder]

I saw Nic playing with Genesis a few weeks ago. For a 20 year old to be playing at the level he is, he’s got a fantastic career in front of him. Great player. Humble too.

[@laurienowak4203]

What a wonderful kind sweet young man he seems to be and to carry on those drums like his dad could play. What a special time to be untrue with his dad memories that will last.

[@andrewmcgee1001]

Have been a huge fan of Genesis and Phil's solo career for many years..how cool that Nick is playing with his dad..great interview...thanks for posting.

[@sweetwater]

🙂👍

[@ando4479]

Great interview and a great grounded kid, he sounds like his parents did a great job with him. I saw the new clip for the tour and had no idea it was his son, how awesome!!

[@ianhamilton396]

I couldn't imagine walking into a restaurant and seeing Jason Bonham, Nicholas Collins, Zach Starkey and Jay Weinberg having dinner. My belief is the future of rock and roll is in very good hands.

[@carloc8763]

Super guy, son of a super musician

[@99jaystang]

Wow he's so mature for his age

[@lzmr_7691]

Phill Collins inspired me with 3 years to start with drumming and with 4 yrs I got my first drum set... know i‘m 16 and play drums since 12 years and I love it 😍

[@halehmonlux4149]

Nic Collins, You are doing absolutely outstanding, awesome job playing with your set of drums!!! I am very happy that you're following your dad footsteps, Phil Collin as I am a fan of Phil Collin for almost all my life.

[@ingota]

it's so interesting - and what a cool guy he is, with dignity and respect to what he is doing and where he is coming from - awesome

[@edsterling5258]

Wonderful vid. For those who don't know, at the end when NickD'Virgilio says that he has a history with the band, he WAS IN GENESIS as the drummer for their brilliant album titled 'Calling All Stations', and has my utmost respect for that. Great video; keep up the good work to all involved!

[@dankenton]

He wasn't IN the band but just played on a few tracks on that studio album. Nir Z played on the majority of the tracks and played on the limited '98 tour.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

No he wasn’t. That was 1996

[@ZACohea]

Phil Collins was on tour with most of these guys when Genesis was recording Calling All Stations. This is one of the primary reasons why they had to bring in fresh musicians instead of utilising long term Genesis touring members.

[@TrebleForTheBass]

@@ZACohea yes I know but it's still wrong to not have Daryl and Chester, let alone Phil

[@glenesis]

@@TrebleForTheBass They're bringing Daryl. Not sure yet whether Chester is coming.

[@solitarysoul7604]

So much to love about this. Most of all, I just end up liking NDV even more - great drummer, great musician, excellent interviewer, and all around nice guy.

[@lorielizabethwade7505]

I saw a video of Nic's Middle school talent show with his dad helping them out. So cool to see Phil enjoying his family. :)

[@jacobthomas9365]

He's very mature and thoughtful for 18, especially in this immature generation. Great drummer too. Cheers!

[@ProgScape]

Nick is one of the best drummers in the world, plus he's on a Genesis album (Calling All Stations). It's great that he's doing this gig and talking to Nic like this!

[@pedromiguizo699]

I DID KNOW PHIL COLLINS SON, GOOD INTERVIEW AND GOD BLESS BOY.

[@mommom2063]

It wonderful to see you and your Dad going on tour together your so talented just like your Dad and you sing as well that's wonderful because your so much like your Dad but yes you are your own person but you have so much talent its hard because i use to think there would never be another Phil Collins but yes Nicolas you could sing his song's as well as your own because we love you and your Dad this means so much more for you and your Dad so happy your doing this together during his tour

[@cherriphelps0108]

Excellent interview! Exceptional job that the parents have done laying the foundation! So proud for and of Nic! God bless and thank you for all ur support for ur dad. Very cool!

[@bonanonymouscrickett5231]

beautiful young man and a glowing example of his dad. what a wonderful thing we are witnessing. Congrats Phil.

[@brianfuller757]

When you actually play drums with a dad who's a drum legend, it must be daunting. Nic is really talented and he handles it well.