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Philip David Charles “Phil” Collins LVO (born 30 January 1951 in Chiswick, London) is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, keyboardist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for English progressive rock group Genesis and as a Grammy and Academy Award-winning solo artist.
Collins sang the lead vocals on eight American chart-toppers between 1984 and 1989; seven as a solo artist and one with Genesis. His singles, often dealing with lost love, ranged from the drum-heavy “In the Air Tonight”, to the dance pop of “Sussudio”, to the political statements of his most successful song, “Another Day in Paradise”. His international popularity transformed Genesis from a progressive rock group to a regular on the pop charts and an early MTV mainstay. According to britishhitsongwriters.com he is the forty-eighth most successful songwriter in U.K. singles chart history based on weeks that his compositions have spent on the chart.
Collins’ professional career began as a drummer, first with obscure rock group Flaming Youth and then more famously with Genesis. In Genesis, Collins originally supplied backing vocals for front man Peter Gabriel, singing lead on only two songs: “For Absent Friends” from 1971’s Nursery Cryme album and “More Fool Me” from Selling England by the Pound, which was released in 1973. On Gabriel’s departure in 1975, Collins became the group’s lead singer. As the decade closed, Genesis’ first international hit, “Follow You, Follow Me”, demonstrated a drastic change from the band’s early years.
His concurrent solo career, heavily influenced by his personal life, brought both him and Genesis commercial success. According to Atlantic Records, Collins’ total worldwide sales as a solo artist, as of 2002, were 150 million.
Collins sang the lead vocals on eight American chart-toppers between 1984 and 1989; seven as a solo artist and one with Genesis. His singles, often dealing with lost love, ranged from the drum-heavy “In the Air Tonight”, to the dance pop of “Sussudio”, to the political statements of his most successful song, “Another Day in Paradise”. His international popularity transformed Genesis from a progressive rock group to a regular on the pop charts and an early MTV mainstay. According to britishhitsongwriters.com he is the forty-eighth most successful songwriter in U.K. singles chart history based on weeks that his compositions have spent on the chart.
Collins’ professional career began as a drummer, first with obscure rock group Flaming Youth and then more famously with Genesis. In Genesis, Collins originally supplied backing vocals for front man Peter Gabriel, singing lead on only two songs: “For Absent Friends” from 1971’s Nursery Cryme album and “More Fool Me” from Selling England by the Pound, which was released in 1973. On Gabriel’s departure in 1975, Collins became the group’s lead singer. As the decade closed, Genesis’ first international hit, “Follow You, Follow Me”, demonstrated a drastic change from the band’s early years.
His concurrent solo career, heavily influenced by his personal life, brought both him and Genesis commercial success. According to Atlantic Records, Collins’ total worldwide sales as a solo artist, as of 2002, were 150 million.
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Jpop_Dutchess wrote:
this guy is a musical genius
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lickerman wrote:
Phil is someone I MUST hear live. I will never be able to live with myself if I don't. Please come back on tour Phil, PLEASE! [2]
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Wind_Ninja wrote:
Ye, I love him music... Another Day In Paradise is greatest masterpiece ever.
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seshir0 wrote:
Genius...
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skinny_clown wrote:
creates the best tunes
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BANDITNATOR wrote:
brother bear soundtrack :D
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Pestatyla wrote:
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spsoul133 wrote:
two worlds, one family
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PeppermintDream wrote:
Phil is as good as it gets! <3 also, we share the January 30th birthday--something that has always delighted me!
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MaryDrummer wrote:
Phil, along with Billy Joel, is someone I MUST hear live. I will never be able to live with myself if I don't. Please come back on tour Phil, PLEASE!
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lovesickmelody_ wrote:
Two Worlds. <3
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Mercin wrote:
i love when drums enter in in the air tonight :D
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bjluv wrote:
One of the best drummers & musician out there <3
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bruhrj wrote:
"The good news is that after several months of therapy, he's expected to make a full recovery. He's still planning on recording a "Motown" record in 2010." --- Aww *die a thounsand of times*, this guy still is the BEST <3
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zablik wrote:
In the Air Tonight 4,444
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LeeGallows wrote:
I'm putting it on record now that Gallows love Phil Collins.
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<3
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polymorphous71 wrote:
BEST SINGER EVER
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gaspero1 wrote:
"Phil can't play the Drums and Piano anymore due to a recent operation to repair dislocated vertebrae in his neck." I heard this too, and that the only way he can play the drums at the moment is if they duct tape the sticks into his hands, because he can't feel anything in his hands. The good news is that after several months of therapy, he's expected to make a full recovery. He's still planning on recording a "Motown" record in 2010.
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