Posted on 09/13/2021 1:39:46 PM PDT by Enlightened1
We interrupt your daily “Invisible Touch” listen to share some upsetting news about Phil Collins, who revealed in a new interview that he’s no longer able to play the drums due to deteriorating health. Speaking with BBC Breakfast alongside his Genesis bandmates, Collins confirmed that he won’t be behind the kit for the band’s upcoming The Last Domino? world tour, and that his son, Nic, will be drumming in his place. (Meanwhile, his daughter, Lily, is famously in Paris.) “I’d love to, but you know, I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. So there are certain physical things that get in the way,” Collins explained about his current state. “I’m kind of physically challenged a bit, which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son.” Collins also expressed skepticism that he’ll ever tour again after The Last Domino? concludes its run in December. “We’re all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed,” he said. “I think just generally for me, I don’t know if I want to go out on the road anymore.”
Collins has been plagued with serious health issues over the past few years. In 2016, he revealed that he was living with dislocated vertebrae, nerve damage, and foot fractures, which left him feeling like he was walking “on sticks” and impeded his ability to perform. For The Last Domino? tour, Collins will solely be taking on vocal duties for Genesis’s catalogue of hits
He was able to play some kind of Peruvian box drum in 2019.
So what
He’s had a good run.
His first retirement was due to his voice so at least he got that back.
Phil, just don't kill yourself like Keith Emerson
One of the best songs for air drums . People just do the air drums..even those that have never done it before
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeDMnyQzS88
and before you look...see if you can think of what song it is...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5AN2BwaimE
Phil Collins Against All Odds- Live At Qudos Arena Sydney 22/01/19
“Getting Old Sucks” — Phil Collins
Not too surprised - he was already very frail when he took that stage fall in ‘19. Last straw, IMHO.
But can he dance?
This is like Eric Clapton.
Wonder if Phil took the vaccine?
Phil was a very good drummer. Used to lay down some great percussion on a lot of old Genesis tunes that had some rather unusual time signatures.
The guy’s old, so no surprise. He had a good run. Hope he can find something else that makes him happy.
Hire Ringo. He never ages.
Saw him maybe five years ago. His voice was still great. But he looked frail and seemed to be in pain the entire time. A real shame since by all accounts he’s a really nice guy and a real talent. But I guess age catches up to all of us.
He never knew when to end one if his songs and he doesn’t know when to end his career evidently.
His songs just went on and on.
his ex wife says he stinks. not sure if from not taking baths like Ashton Kutchner or just because he has an odor problem
Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore said the same thing not long ago. He's 76. His fingers are swollen. He can't play the guitar as skillfully as he used to.
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