Phil Collins sat down with Drumeo to share his story with Genesis and how it eventually came to an end in 2022.
The drummer was asked if it was a tough decision to end the final tour and if he still misses being on the road. “It’s still kind of sinking in a bit. I’m 71, I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock,” he explained.
He added, “If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything. If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks and then I will have a crack at it but I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles.”
The drummer has stayed out of the spotlight since the last Genesis show in March 2022. He couldn’t drum on the tour because of a dislocated vertebra, nerve damage, and foot fractures.
In August this year, Simon Napier-Bell shared some good news with fans. “Yesterday we filmed Phil Collins at his house by Lake Geneva. He was in top form, full of wicked stories, hugely fun,” his post read. “And he’s just had his studio revamped. For sure, before too long we’re going to hear some new music.”
Even after a positive update, some fans shared their concerns about his health. “Great news that he’s doing music. He still looks frail. What’s his illness? I’ve been out of the loop,” one person wrote.
Others noted that Collins looked better than in past photos.
The release date for the Marquee Club documentary hasn’t been announced yet.
