Collins Swan Song

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The frontman for Genesis with a soulful voice and pop smarts that made him a top superstar of the 1980s retired last night saying bye.

Philip David Charles Collins is an English drummer, singer-songwriter, record producer, and actor. Collins is best known for his tenure as the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis and for his solo career which began in 1981. Between 1982 and 1990, he scored three UK and seven US number-one singles as a solo artist.

Phil Collins And Genesis Bid Farewell To Touring In Final London Show https://www.msn.com/en-us/music/news/phil-collins-and-genesis-bid-farew…

Having enjoyed a wealth of success in the 80s and 90s, Phil's later years have been plagued by ill-health. Over the years he has sustained injured vertebrae in his upper neck which has led to crippling nerve damage. https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/3627212/phil-collins-illness/#:~:….

BEST OF PHIL COLLINS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD_f1LB9TKY

'After tonight, we'll all have to get real jobs': Frail Phil Collins, 71, stands with Genesis bandmates Mike Rutherford, 71, and Tony Banks, 72, as iconic band bid farewell to fans at FINAL ever concert in London

  • London's 02 provided the backdrop for the band's last show on their The Last Domino? Tour - with frail frontman Phil telling the crowd he will now have to get a real job 
  • Phil, who performed the show sitting down, due to suffering from a number of different health conditions in recent years, later joined Mike, 71, and Tony, 72 for a standing ovation
  • Since the band's debut, they have gone on to sell more than 100 million records - securing 21 UK Top 40 hits and six Number One albums 
  • Original member Peter Gabriel, 72, did not join the trio for this set of shows, and neither did guitarist Steve Hackett, 72, who was in the band from 1971-1977. 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-10656895/Frail-Phil-Colli…

Phil Collins bids emotional farewell to fans at his final concert https://news.yahoo.com/phil-collins-bids-emotional-farewell-131937709.h…

Peter Gabriel Attends Genesis’ Final Concert https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/peter-gabriel-attends-genesis-final…

Phil Collins declares this to be the last [ever] Genesis show - O2 Arena, London, 26/3/22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luFUSM9r9o0

For over a decade now, Phil Collins has been battling illnesses and going through significant health issues behind the scenes.  https://www.thethings.com/phil-collins-health-issues-facts/

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