Phil Collins became a superstar as he rise to fame as the drummer and singer of Genesis. During the 1980s, he grew into one of the most successful musicians in the world, releasing songs such as In The Air Tonight, and You Can’t Hurry Love.
Now, Collins has turned 71, and it looks like time has taken its toll on the legendary singer.
Speaking with the BBC, Phil Collins gave an alarming health update, revealing that he barely can hold a drumstick.
Phil Collins has lived a full life in the service of music. As a young kid, he was introduced to several instruments, and once he became an adult music was all that mattered.
Phil Collins – musical mastermind
Collins has enjoyed success with several groups – including Genesis – and was equally fortunate as a solo artist. He’s released many hits, and received several awards for his work.
It’s simply impossible not to be impressed by the way he can sing and play the drums at the same time. Talk about a natural born talent!
Put frankly, Collins has enjoyed huge success throughout his life. Sadly, though, his health is starting to decline. But how did he get here in the first place?
This is all you need to know about Phil Collins.
Phil Collins turned to music, and especially the drums, as a young child.
Phil Collins – early life
He was born on January 30, 1951 in London, England. His father worked as an insurance agent and his mother as a talent manager and agent for child actors.
As Phil grew up, his home was always full of creative ideas. His older brother, Clive, went on to work as a cartoonist, and his sister competed professionally as an ice skater.
But for Phil himself, doing cartoons or ice skating wasn’t quite what he enjoyed. When he was 3 years old, he was given a drum and at five, his uncle made him a drum kit that could fit into a suitcase. It was made of tambourines, triangles, cymbals and toy drums, Collins recalled.
“The old cliché is, ‘Well, at least it will keep him quiet’,” he told Interview Magazine.
Collins quickly took interest in the drums, playing more and more, and even began performing in shows at his parents’ boating club. At the same time, he was actually a great actor, and it was easy to tell that he loved life on stage.
