Rock star (Phil Collins) and wife mugged

Evening Standard ^ | 12/02/03 | RICHARD SIMPSON and ROSS LYDALL

[Billthedrill]

Over/under on the total number of Phil Collins/Genesis song title jokes is 19.

I may opt for "over." But only you know and I know how many it will turn out to be. If I'm wrong, what the heck, I missed again...

[KentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

Phil Collins and his wife have been mugged

That's pretty much what I felt like doing to him, after "In the Air Tonight." :)

[dfwgator]

Meanwhile the attacker was charged with "robbery, assault and battery."

[TheBigB]

I see you're still living in the Land of Confusion, Kent.
;-)

[TheBigB]

(What'd I tell ya...they're coming fast and furious now. ;)

[dfwgator]

Right. He's racked up 80 million album sales in his solo career, and 25-30 million with Genesis.

And say what you will, but the guy can drum with the best of them.

[DoctorMichael]

Being filthy rich helps alot.

LOL.........especially with the receeding hairline.

[ArneFufkin]

Actually, I was way low on Genesis. They've sold nearly 100 million albums. Collins was drummer for Clapton during his 80s renaissance as well. The guy is one of THE biggest English rock stars ever.

[ArneFufkin]

Actually, I was way low on Genesis. They've sold nearly 100 million albums. Collins was drummer for Clapton during his 80s renaissance as well. The guy is one of THE biggest English rock stars ever.

[Diddle E. Squat]

Oh Lord...

[Grando Calrissian]

Heracleum Mantegazziani.

[Diddle E. Squat]

OBTW, Lemme tell ya its no fun, being an illegal alien....

[2nd amendment mama]

The number of daily muggings jumped to more than 180 when police were tied up with the massive security operation surrounding the visit of President Bush.

It's all President Bush's fault I tell ya'.....</ sarcasm>

[Pukin Dog]

And say what you will, but the guy can drum with the best of them.

I was just going to post that. For those that dont know Collins from the days of Genesis, he is one of the best drummers ever. Right up there with Terry Bozzio, Billy Cobham and others.

[Sam's Army]

Not disputing the record sales, just the genre stated in the headline. Perhaps "Schmaltzy-watered-down-love-song" star would be more fitting.

[knak]

Nine years ago, Collins left his second wife, Jill, and young daughter

It was always the same

It's just ashame

That's all

[dfwgator]

Bet Phil felt just like a "Fly on a Windshield" after the attack.

[Pahuanui]

Being a liberal, he shouldn't mind that some misguided soul who just needs some attention took his money. After all he doesn't really need all of that. He should share the wealth.

He's with the Tories, Einstein.

[dfwgator]

It's seems he met up with a gang of thieves
Who mistook him for a man of means

[shotgun]

The mugger was overheard saying to Phil and his wife "It's no fun, being an illegal Alien..."