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Phil Collins Autograph photo – The Genesis
Philip David Charles “Phil” Collins. LVO (born 30 January 1951) Is an English singer, songwriter, instrumentalist, record producer and actor. He is best known as the drummer and lead singer in the rock band Genesis and as a solo artist. Between 1983 and 1990, Collins scored three UK and seven US number-one singles in his solo career. When his work with Genesis, his work with other artists, as well as his solo career is totalled. Collins had more US Top 40 singles than any other artist during the 1980s. His most successful singles from the period include “In the Air Tonight”, “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)”, “One More Night”. “Sussudio” and “Another Day in Paradise”.
Born and raised in West London. Collins played the drums from the age of five and completed drama school training, which secured his various roles as a child actor. He then pursued a music career. Joining Genesis in 1970 as their drummer and becoming the lead singer in 1975 following the departure of Peter Gabriel. Collins began a solo career in the 1980s. Initially inspired by his marital breakdown and love of soul music, releasing a series of successful albums. Including Face Value (1981), No Jacket Required (1985), and …But Seriously (1989). Collins became “one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the ’80s and beyond”.
He also became known for a distinctive gated reverb drum sound on many of his recordings. After leaving Genesis in 1996, Collins pursued various solo projects before a return in 2007 for the Turn It On Again Tour. In 2011, he retired to focus on his family life but continued to write songs. He announced his return to the music industry in 2015.
