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Is Philip Collins Dying? Genesis Legend Reveals He Now Requires 24/7 Live-In Care

Music legend Phil Collins shared shocking update on his health. Is the British musician dying? Here's what fans need to know.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

“At first I was like, 'Oh God, what is he gonna critique me on afterwards?' And actually he just kind of wanted to be there once I figured out that he wasn't sitting there to kind of judge me”: How Phil Collins guided his son Nic through his first big gig

Nic also took over on drums for last Genesis tour

MusicRadar · Jan 21

"We've decided to lean into denser, more complex instrumental compositions…" Better Strangers, featuring Nic Collins, are back and even proggier on new EP

Better Strangers, with Nic Collins, son of Phil, have gone full prog. Watch the video evidence here…

Louder · Oct 29, 2025

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"Tony Banks got wind of it. From then on, we knew that Pete could leave at any time, but we had a 150-show tour to do": Phil Collins discusses his legendary career in far-reaching documentary

Phil Collins: Drummer First revealed the secrets of his sound, his career highs and lows, and the story of that drum fill…

MusicRadar · Aug 28, 2025

Phil Collins can still no longer play drums amid a major health fight

After retiring two years ago, Phil Collins has admitted he can still no longer play drums amid a major health fight.

BANG Premier · Dec 20, 2024

"Tony Banks got wind of it. From then on, we knew that Pete could leave at any time, but we had a 150-show tour to do": Phil Collins opens up in epic new career retrospective documentary

Phil Collins: Drummer First reveals the secrets of his sound, his career highs and lows, and the story of that drum fill…

MusicRadar · Dec 19, 2024

"If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I will have a crack at it": Watch the trailer for the new documentary about the drumming life of Phil Collins

The Phil Collins documentary Drummer First will premiere later this month

Louder · Dec 10, 2024

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“Guitarists need to start bands again – we’re a little caught up in the TikTok world where everyone’s on their own”: Trev Lukather on why he loves St. Vincent’s guitars, and the guitar lessons he learned from his dad

The St. Vincent Music Man-toting son of Steve explains why David Gilmour ranks above his favorite shredders, and how Steve Perry agreed to be on The Effect’s latest single

Guitar World · May 19, 2024

Steve Perry has rerecorded a Journey deep cut with the sons of Steve Lukather and Phil Collins

Trev Lukather and Nic Collins' new band The Effect have employed the services of former Journey frontman Steve Perry on one of his band's old tunes

Louder · May 8, 2024

Sons Of Rock Legends Form Band 'The Effect' In Miami

Trev Lukather and Nic Collins form band The Effect, blending hard pop-rock and defying nepotism stereotypes in the music industry.

10 famous father/son drumming duos

The dads who raised successful sticksmen

MusicRadar · Jun 18, 2023

Mike Rutherford: "The last Genesis show felt bizarre"

With Mike + The Mechanics currently on an extensive UK tour, Mike Rutherford talks singers, drummers, taking it easy, and the last days of Genesis

Louder · May 9, 2023

North Belfast singer Patrick Smyth on the glitz of Strictly and backing Phil Collins

The 37-year-old has enjoyed a varied career in the entertainment industry

Belfast Live · Apr 19, 2022

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