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Phil Collins hangs up his drumsticks
10.09.09
Phil Collins has revealed he will never drum again because he is suffering from a painful spine injury.
The former Genesis member cannot even hold his sticks after years of sitting in front of a drum kit.
The 58-year-old, whose hits include In the Air Tonight, said: "After playing drums for 50 years, I've had to stop. My vertebra has been crushing my spinal cord because of the position I drum in."
But it is not the end of his music career, as Collins told fans: "Don't worry, I can still sing."
Reader views (14)
What shallow people to give nasty comments on somebody that has had to give up his life long profession due to injury. Music is a personal thing and you may like their music or not but Phil Collins is probably the most sucessful drummer ever and has played all types of music. I would like to thank him for all the hours of enjoyment he has given me from the early Genesis material to Brand x and the big band project. I wish him good health in the future.
- Burt Mathews, Durham north carolina
it is a sad sad day, for me to hear of the horrible news, such a talented man. there will be noone as great as the PHIL COLLINS. best wishes to you Mr.Collins. YOU ROCK!!!
- Amber, deerpark usa
Collins is one of the most influentual British drummers of all time. A rare talent. Persons saying his drumming skills leave a lot to be desired obviously no nothing about drumming! A sad day for drummers everywhere. Heres to a full recovery PC
- Simon, Overton UK
Many disparaging comments from talentless individuals here. You don't have a music and film career of almost 50 years without talent. Easy to snipe but not so easy to achieve anything yourself.
- Dannyp, Egham
Best wishes for a full recovery Mr. Collins. Hopefully we'll see you more at the Alamo!
- Sarah, Austin, TX USA
Gee, and i thought he had fans everywhere.
What a mean lot of comments on here
- Don, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND
Wishing you all the best Phil.
To those making derogatory comments about Phil's singing - nobody is forcing you to listen to it!
- Ian, London, UK
Best news for long time,he sounded like vera lyne with het throat cut.
- Alex., brighton
Never mind the drums, Phil, just keep on singing. Love the voice. Hope the spine injury improves with time.
- Graham Rodhouse, Helmond, Netherlands
There's no justice in this world,-Why couldn't he lose his voice as well?,-anyway who's phil Collins?
- Aufdeutsch, Kentish Gulag EUSSR
Couldn't come sooner....he can't sing and his drumming skills leave alot to be desired.
Please stay in your tax exile, Switzerland, Phil, and not hear of you again. Goodbye and good riddance!
- Rod, Epping, UK
We all knew that before.That gorilla in the Cadburys ads took his job.
- Steve, London
I hear that a Gorilla will be taking his place in Genesis, but not singing - a result all round !
- Jerry, London UK
I don't mind his drumming, it's the whiney singing I can't bear.
- Bob, Cheam
