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Phil Collins Confirms He Is Actually ‘Not’ The Biggest Fan Of Genesis

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In the recently released documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First by Drumeo, Genesis drummer and lead vocalist Phil Collins opened up about his mixed feelings toward the band that made him a global icon.

“I’m not Genesis’s biggest fan,” Collins admitted candidly. “There’s stuff that I like, stuff I’m proud of – and stuff I’m less proud of. Sometimes, being in the band felt like people were throwing bricks at you.”

Despite these reservations, Collins expressed gratitude for his time in Genesis. Reflecting on his decades-long career, he said, “I’ve been playing drums since I was 5. Naturally, there are moments you look back on fondly and others not so much.” He revealed that his least favorite Genesis song is “Down and Out” from the 1978 album …And Then There Were Three…, which marked a significant shift in the band’s sound following Steve Hackett’s departure.

Genesis officially disbanded in 2022, and Collins has since retired from touring, largely due to ongoing health challenges, including a dislocated vertebra, nerve damage, and foot fractures. In the documentary, he shared the difficulty of adjusting to life offstage:

“It’s still sinking in. I’m 71 and spent my whole life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock,” Collins said. “If I can’t do what I did as well as I used to, I’d rather relax and do nothing. But who knows—if I wake up one day and can hold drumsticks, maybe I’ll give it another shot.”

During Genesis’s final tour in 2022, Collins was unable to play drums, instead focusing on his role as the band’s frontman. Since their last show in March 2022, Collins has maintained a low profile, reflecting on his legacy and the challenges of adapting to life after music.

While his connection to Genesis is complex, Collins’s influence as a drummer and vocalist continues to resonate with fans worldwide, cementing his place as a music legend.

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