Phil Collins: Photos Of The Genesis Drummer & Music Icon

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January 30, 2022 6:00AM EST

Look back at photos of Phil Collins through the years before a spinal injury left him unable to perform any longer.

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Phil Collins: Photos Of The Music Icon

Phil Collins: Photos Of The Music Icon — Phil Collins, born January 30, 1951, is an English drummer, songwriter, and singer. Phil was, prior to his solo career, best known as a member of the band Genesis. He was with the band throughout the 70s, before debuting his solo album, ‘Face Value,’ in 1981. On the album was one of his most well-known songs, ‘In The Air Tonight.’

After leaving Genesis, the singer had a successful solo career and even partnered with Disney. He wrote music, lyrics, and performed songs for titles such as ‘Tarzan’ and ‘Brother Bear.’ He has been married three times, and is the father of five children, including actress Lily Collins. In 2022, Phil performed with Genesis for the final time, citing a previous spinal injury as his reason for not continuing as a performer.

Here, musician Phil Collins sings during a solo tour at the Beira Rio Stadium in the city of Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul.

To see more images of the legendary singer and songwriter, check out the rest of the gallery by scrolling through the photos below!

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Phil Collins & Daughter Lily At ‘The Blind Side’ Premiere

Phil Collins & Daughter Lily At ‘The Blind Side’ Premiere — Phil Collins and Lily Collins at ‘The Blind Side’ premiere in New York on November 17, 2009. The popular movie was considered Lily’s breakout role in her acting career.

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Nicholas Collins At The Genesis Last Domino? Tour

Nicholas Collins At The Genesis Last Domino? Tour — Phil Collins’ son Nicholas Collins plays the drums at Genesis’ Last Domino? Tour in Chicago on November 15, 2021. Nicholas is stepping in for his dad while Phil gets better from health issues.

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Phil Collins & Family At The 2004 Oscars

Phil Collins & Family At The 2004 Oscars — Phil Collins is joined by wife Orianne and his daughter Joely and Lily at the 2004 Oscars. They were all dressed to the nines for the star-studded event in Los Angeles on Feb. 29, 2004.

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Phil Collins & Sons At A ‘Tarzan’ Event

Phil Collins & Sons At A ‘Tarzan’ Event — Phil Collins with his sons Nicholas and Matthew (front) at the 1st Anniversary Celebration of Disney Musical ‘Tarzan’ in Hamburg, Germany on October 18, 2009. Phil infamously wrote the songs to the Disney musical, including “You’ll Be In My Heart.”

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Phil Collins In Concert

Phil Collins In Concert — Phil Collins performs in Puerto Rico. He pointed to the crowd of fans as he performed.

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Phil Collins At A Photo Call

Phil Collins At A Photo Call — Phil Collins attends a photo call prior to his press conference at Royal Albert Hall, London. He dressed casual.

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Phil Collins Leaving ‘The View’

Phil Collins Leaving ‘The View’ — Legendary British musician, singer-songwriter Phil Collins, spotted leaving ‘The View’ in New York City. He was dressed casually and walked with a cane.

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Phil Collins Performing In Puerto Rico

Phil Collins Performing In Puerto Rico — Phil Collins performs in Puerto Rico for 17,000 people for ‘The Legendary Phil Collins Live’ at the Puerto Rico Coliseum on March 23, 2018. This concert was re scheduled due to the hurricane Maria lat Sept. 20, 2017.

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