Phil Collins' kids were summoned to say final goodbyes Two years ago, Phil Collins' children were summoned to say their final goodbyes at his hospital bedside after he almost drank himself to death. BANG Premier · Aug 2
Phil Collins: Taylor Swift deserves to be 'hugest thing in the world' Phil Collins is delighted Taylor Swift has enjoyed so much success. BANG Premier · Aug 2
“Well, I’ve always said that if they wanted me to reform, I would do it”: Steve Hackett says he would be up for a Genesis reunion tour with Phil Collins – but could it happen? There would be some serious obstacles in getting the ’70 to ’75 classic Genesis lineup back together Guitar World · Jul 31
“I’ve always said that if they wanted me to reform, I would do it. I would even play harmonica or do a walk on”: Steve Hackett is still open to a hypothetical Genesis reunion Band haven’t played live since 2022 MusicRadar · Jul 31
We explore the enigma of the Alan Parsons Project on the cover of the new issue of Prog, on sale now! Plus Phil Collins, Supertramp, Popol Vuh, The Anchoress, Dave Greenslade, Dee Palmer, Phideaux, Sleeping Pulse, Plini, Jarboe, Ian Neal, Prince Of Failure and more... Louder · Jul 31
“I went over to the piano and started fooling around with the riff and in 20 minutes this song almost wrote itself. We were all dancing around the studio and loving what we were hearing”: The story of Phil Collins and Philip Bailey’s classic ’80s hit “We ended up using the demo because it had an energy and a sound” MusicRadar · Jul 21
Quote of the day by Phil Collins: 'That's the trouble with wishing you were somebody else. As much as you...' - inspirational quote by Grammy-winning singer of Another Day in Paradise teaches life lessons on self-acceptance, why you must not compare yourself to other and focus on your own life Quote of the day by Phil Collins: Phil Collins' quote highlights the futility of wishing to be another person. Constantly comparing ourselves to others distracts from our own unique potential. Accepting our identity and focusing on our abilities offers a more meaningful path. This perspective encourages personal growth and self-discovery. The Economic Times · Jul 19
Phil Collins shares previously unreleased live version of You Know What I Mean and announces deluxe vinyl box set of Face Value Phil Collins' Face Value’ celebrates 45 Years with four-LP deluxe vinyl box set and a new Dolby Atmos mix from Steven Wilson, out in September Louder · Jul 15
"The nurse gave me a note that said, 'If you have a drink, you will die.' I had a glass of wine." Phil Collins opens up about his past struggles with alcohol addiction, and reveals how Eric Clapton offered help in his darkest hours "I was very close to dying" Louder · Jul 15
Phil Collins addresses Noel Gallagher's 'antichrist' jibe Phil Collins is ready to meet Oasis at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction after the Oasis rocker previously branded him the "antichrist of music". BANG Premier · Jul 15
“I’ve thought this through... I’m giving him the benefit of the doubt here, and assuming he doesn’t really think I’m the antichrist”: Phil Collins thinks he might know why Noel Gallagher called him “the antichrist of music” back in the ‘90s Could a scary experience at a Genesis gig have inspired the insult? MusicRadar · Jul 14
“They say it all went wrong when I started singing. But really, we all changed. It was a metamorphosis. I think we got better”: Genesis’ evolutionary A Trick Of The Tail, track by track 50 years ago, as Phil Collins took over from Peter Gabriel, the always-divisive band had fans to appease and debts to pay. This is how they did it Louder · Jun 30
"We kept writing songs, trying to ignore the fact they'd be a bit boring without a singer." From trauma to triumph: The story of Genesis's A Trick Of The Tale After Peter Gabriel left Genesis, many thought it signalled the end of the band. But Phil Collins stepped up to the mic, and the triumphant result was one of their greatest albums Louder · Jun 25
'I'm far less self-conscious': Paul Dempsey loads up on Cher, Phil Collins The Something For Kate frontman is finding freedom in the joy of singing covers. Newcastle Herald · Jun 12
Louder · Jun 10 "If you watch the video, you can see Jimmy dribbling onstage, Robert not hitting the notes, and me miming, playing the air." Phil Collins' memories of Led Zeppelin's "dark, sulphurous" Live Aid reunion are brutal, and spare no-one The prospect of Led Zeppelin reforming to play Live Aid, the biggest music event of the 1980s, sparked great excitement. But their return to the stage on July 13, 1985 did not work out as anyone had planned
Guitar World · Jun 7 “It’s fine to become a technical monster, but if you can’t come up with a good bassline it’s useless”: Lee Sklar shares his secrets for finding the perfect groove in the studio Sklar has played on over 2,500 albums – not bad for someone who claims, “I never had any intention of becoming a studio player”
Louder · Jun 5 “If I’d been sacked, or left over musical differences, I’d have felt a right flunker”: Genesis ex Anthony Phillips on why he really quit – and why he’s not their version of The Beatles’ Pete Best Amiable co-founder of the prog giants reflects on leaving before the band became huge, and explains why he wishes he’d met his replacement Steve Hackett sooner
Louder · May 27 "Everything health-wise caught up with me at the same time. Whatever could go wrong did go wrong." Phil Collins is feeling a lot better, but won't be performing at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction "They asked me if I would perform. I said, No."
BANG Premier · May 26 Phil Collins reveals he would ‘contemplate’ touring again despite years of health woes The Genesis veteran has revealed he is still considering returning to songwriting despite serious health struggles that forced him to retire from touring and live drumming.
BANG Premier · May 24 Phil Collins rules out Hall of Fame performance Phil Collins has ruled out performing at his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction later this year - but would consider touring again.
The Independent UK · May 22 Phil Collins issues health update as music legend teases performing live again The music legend has kept a low profile amid his health complications
Evening Standard · May 22 Phil Collins says he cannot see himself performing live again The former Genesis frontman has not performed since 2022.
AAP · May 22 Emily in Paris ending after six seasons, Netflix says The hit Netflix series Emily in Paris, starring Lily Collins, is to end after six seasons.
MusicRadar · May 19 “The Black Album, Sad But True – the really bright ‘90s large like a motorcycle metal kind of sound – that came from, or might have been inspired by, Livin’ on a Prayer”: Charlie Puth joins the dots between Metallica, Bon Jovi… and Phil Collins “The cool thing about music is that you can trace everything back to something,” he says