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
Ringo never practices either.
Heather Mills was 99.999% of Paul’s problems at the time. His kids detested her.
He was MUCH cooler when he was with Linda, though everyone loved to hate her, which I never understood. It wasn’t like she was Oko. ;)
I think Linda was exactly what he needed when they met and she truly WAS the love of his life, even if she couldn’t carry a tune in a bucket. ;)
Here’s a link. He made it known he was a collector and with deep pockets, became a target.
https://www.chron.com/politics/article/phil-collins-alamo-dan-patrick-16190841.php
Your mind will say you can but your body will abandon you.
Interesting road ahead.
I used to say; Being poor sucks.
Now I say: Getting old sucks.
and I’m still poor.
I’ve been a Genesis fan since 1973.
One of my favorite albums of all-time is "Ram", with Paul and Linda, I actually thought her backing vocals were really good on that album.
Thanks for taking the time to write all of this. I heard you in the words. Blessings
Dementia, Alzheimers, etc?
I remember first hearing this song from the TV show Miami Vice. Even remember watching this episode.
Parkinsons?
What I would give for my old 3/4 Gibson Melody maker circa 60's and even my 70's Fender Jaguar.
One of mine as well. The way the songs are laid out is fantastic.
I never watched the show but the director did a great job with that clip. Don Johnson was fine looking back then.
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