The renowned Genesis lead singer and drummer Phil Collins has enjoyed enormous success in the music business over his illustrious career.

Joining Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney as the only performers with over 100 million records sold through both solo and collaborative projects, he is one of three. Collins was exposed to music at a young age. He was born on January 30, 1951, in London, England, to parents who were artists.

The move that would define his sound came when he was five years old and received a homemade drum kit from his uncle. It included tambourines, triangles, cymbals, and miniature drums.

The Shadows and other significant bands paved the stage for the emergence of the English beat scene. At fourteen, Collins purchased a record player and “Please Please Me” by The Beatles, having been influenced by rock and roll. He placed his drums in front of a mirror and turned up the sound so he could play without seeing. He learned to read music through drum classes, but instinctive playing was still better.

When Collins answered an ad in the 1970s for a drummer in Genesis, his life took an extraordinary turn and he began a career in music. Due to a lack of suitable candidates, Collins joined the band shortly after and quickly assumed the lead vocal role, helping to create the band’s classic albums.

Even though it took him some time to become used to playing both drums and vocals, Collins persisted and ended up being one of the best musicians of his time.

Collins’ enormous success as a solo artist and member of Genesis, with classics like “In The Air Tonight,” “You Can’t Hurry Love,” and “I Don’t Care Anymore,” cemented his place in the music business.

Collins pursued new musical endeavors after 25 years with Genesis, concentrating on solo work, film compositions, and jazz ventures. Despite his best wishes for his former bandmates, he chose to reunite with them in 2017 for their global tour of Last Domino.

The Last Domino world tour was delayed because to the pandemic, and shortly before it began, Phil Collins’ health problems surfaced. With Phil on lead vocals and son Nicholas Collins on drums, the band wants to get back together in spite of obstacles.

Phil’s physical constraints prevent him from playing the drums anymore, yet he still has a strong commitment to music. He regretted not being able to go on excursions with his son as he thought back on his health issues.

Phil expressed uncertainty about his travel plans going forward and acknowledged that he had restrictions, but he still remains dedicated to music.

He felt pressured and faced with a difficult decision: stick on his current course or stop his travels. It dawned on him that either way, a physical constraint or a deliberate choice would force him to give up something he valued. He was troubled by this and felt as though he might miss out on a lot of opportunities in life as a result of this sudden change in his circumstances.