Phil Collins has been a household name for many years, and people who hear
his incredible voice experience a range of emotions. The vocalist has the
ability to evoke strong emotions in us, ranging from painful to
uplifting!
Eight Grammy Awards, two Golden Globes, six Ivor Novello Awards, six Brit
Awards, an Academy Award, and a Disney Legend award are among the accolades
Collins has amassed as a musician. His numerous accolades have made him
stand out in the music business and elevated him to legendary status.
As to Wikipedia, Collins began his musical career at an early age, having
received a toy drum kit when he was just 5 years old. When his uncle
realized how much he enjoyed playing the drums, he eventually created him a
more mature version.
He sang "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" at a talent show when he was five
years old, but the performance was marred by the little child stopping the
orchestra to tell them they were playing in the wrong key.
In 2004, Collins embarked on his First Final Farewell Tour. The moniker was
a bit of a jab at other musicians who seem to be doing nothing but farewell
tours that are meant to be their last.
Due to health issues that he faced years before their final gig, Collins
and his band, Genesis, ultimately chose to close the curtain and play live
in 2022 after years of delighting fans with their songs and live
performances.
According to Hollywood Life, Phil Collins had a displaced vertebrae in his
neck in 2007. He was playing as part of Genesis' reunion tour at the time.
Regretfully, throughout the years, the health issue damaged his nerves,
forcing him to give up his passion for drumming.
In 2021, The Guardian published an article stating that Collins had
diabetes as well and needed a stick to walk.
The musician informed his admirers in a 2009 interview with the Daily Mail
that he had to give up drumming after fifty hard years.
The way I drum has caused my vertebrae to compress my spinal cord. It is
the result of years of playing. He said at the time, "I used to tape the
sticks to my hands to get through because I can't even hold the sticks
properly without it hurting."
Collins was lucky to be able to continue singing even though he was unable
to play the drums. However, he revealed to The Guardian that he does not
rehearse his voice at home. "I don't do anything at all," he declared. I
don't even practice singing at home. The practice is rehearsal.
In 2021, the artist provided further details on his health during an
interview with the BBC Breakfast Show. The band was making a major return at
the moment, having taken a gap for 14 years. When the interviewer inquired
if he could still play the drums at that time, the singer said that although
he would want to, his health prevented him from doing so.
Not at all. Although I can hardly grip a stick with this hand, I would
really like to. Thus, certain physical objects obstruct the path," he
stated.
At that time, Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford's trio made hints
that their "Last Domino?" tour might be their last.
Collins remarked of their tour, "We're all men of our age and I think, to
some extent, yeah, I think it probably is 'putting it to bed.'"
Genesis announced that their farewell show together would take place in
March 2022 at London's O2 Arena in the United Kingdom.
In one clip, which was uploaded to YouTube, Collins reminded the audience
that it was a special night. Collins, who was unable to perform standing up
the entire time owing to health concerns, had his son Nicholas take up the
drums.
The performer said, "It's the last show for Genesis," to cheers from the
audience.
Later, he made the following joke to the crowd: "That's all for tonight;
we're all gon' have to get real jobs."
Rutherford discussed his trip with the BBC Breakfast Show in March 2023.
When he provided an update at the time on his dear friend, it seemed as
though things had become worse following their last performance.
As you are aware, Phil is a little... It's unfortunate that he is
considerably more immobile now, but he seemed happy during the trip," he
remarked, as NME reported.
Collins was having fun at home, Rutherford told supporters, despite his
incapacity to operate normally.
"At home, he's doing well and enjoying life. He's put in a lot of effort
throughout the years. I believe he's having fun being at home," he
continued.
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