I did read in a couple of Spanish newspapers today. He argue health problems. I remember he did it some years ago but he got back to the music again.
Wow. Collins is a great (underrated) drummer. And after losing most of my hearing in one ear, I sympathise with the guy -- even though I'd be perfectly happy if I never heard his voice again.
"You can't write a chord ugly enough to say what you want to say sometimes, so you have to rely on a giraffe filled with whipped cream." - Frank Zappa
It's one of those things- He contributed.
Some good songs. Several I liked the first few thousand times I heard them. Overplay will kill most things eventually.
But...most folks can never write or sing a song that a million people want to buy. He's done it again and again, for 40 years.
Entitled to a good rest...
Ande
He killed Genesis
"It's all about stickin it to the man!"
It's a long way to the top if you want to rock n roll!
I noticed Phil posted something on his website about his retirement: http://www.philcollins.com/us/news/breaking-news-message-phil
Some recent articles made him sound depressed and a bit weird. Glad to hear he's ok. I think he made a lot of great music on his own and with Genesis. He's a fantastic musician and songwriter.
I though he already retired lol.
In Space, no one can hear me sing!
