Phil Collins is a renowned singer, songwriter, and also a popular drummer who’s currently 72 years old. Reports reveal that Phil Collins health conditions have not been good these days. He was hospitalized a few days ago because he was suffering from severe injuries. Collins has been living with a spinal injury since 2007. The injury has damaged his upper neck vertebrae and also his nerves have been damaged by that same injury.
In March 2022, Phil Collins performed in a wheelchair at the final Genesis show which made his fans and followers upset. As his health issues are in the news, fans are eager to know about his recent health updates.
Biography
| Name | David Charles Collins |
| Date of Birth | 01.30.1951 |
| Place of Birth | London, England |
| Father’s Name | Greville Philip Austin Collins |
| Mother’s Name | Winifred June Collins |
| Relationship Status | Divorced |
| Profession | English Musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor |
| Spouse | Orianne Cevey(1999-2008), Jill Travelman(1984-1996), Andrea Bertorelli(1975-1980) |
| Children | Lily Collins, Simon Collins, Nicholas Collins, Joely Collins and Matthew Collins |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Phil Collins Health: Spinal Injury and Nerve Damage
Reports state that Phil Collins health has deteriorated. He has been living with a spinal injury since 2007 that has further led to damage in his upper neck vertebrae that left him with severe nerve damage that negatively impacted his performance ability. Mike said “Collins went through a nervous breakdown when he went through operations commencing from 2009 to 2016.
His performance in a wheelchair at the final Genesis Show has completely disheartened his fans. The ex-guitarist Mike Rutherford has stated that Collin’s condition has worsened than before. He also claimed that Phil’s condition has become motionless and the situation is sorrowful. Collins, being a great drummer, was not able to play drums because of his spinal injury.
Phil Collins, suffering from health issues said” I had never played the way I used to play drums. His vertebrae went cruising his spinal cord because of the position of his drumming. In an interview with the magazine ‘Rolling Stone’, he says that he doesn’t miss drumming anymore and has decided to cease it. After his second surgery in 2016, he felt that his health conditions had become better than before and he went for a tour in the same year. Phil Collins said that his son Nicholas Collins was such a great drummer that his entire band fell in love with him, which made Philip pleased and proud of him.
Reasons that Made Phil Collins Retire from Performing Live
Following are the reasons that made Phil Collins retire from performing live:
- In an interview with The Guardian, Philip states that he did not practice singing and didn’t do anything at home and says that rehearsing is the only practice.
- Phil Collins health conditions became a barrier to his passion for music which gradually stopped him from practicing singing and he failed to keep his voice in check.
- Collins revealed that when the Genesis tour was announced he was walking with his stick all around.
- He states that his audience is happy to hear him singing on his current solo tours.
Philip Collins: Recovering and Returning to the Stage
Phil Collins health issues have been disheartening news for his fans, his recovery and return have also been discussed by his fans and followers. An article in Smooth Radio by Thomas Edward states that his recovery is improbable as the condition of the vertebrae in his upper neck is in the phase of worsening. The operation that he went through in 2016 meant that he would suffer from drop foot. The critical nervous breakdown meant that regardless of being supported with a walking stick he would have to drag his foot whenever he walked.
Collins a year later when he rose in the mid-night, he got hurt hitting his head and falling in his hotel bathroom. Hospitalized, he got stitches on his head close to his eye. Philip claimed that he was also diagnosed with type- 2 diabetes in the same year as he developed an abscess on his foot. Mike Rutherford reveals that although in this difficult time, Philip was in peace of mind and fully living his stay at home.
Phil Collins Songs
Following are the popular albums of Phil Collins:
1. Dance into the Light (1996)
- This album was the first album that he recorded after leaving the show ‘Genesis’.
- The influences of African and Caribbean music are combined in this album.
- It was lauded by a huge number of fans but also criticized by critics at the same time for its lack of coherence.
2. Hello, I must be going (1982)
- This album was released in 1982.
- It became a hit that sold over three million copies globally.
- It received positive feedback from critics around the globe because of its fine songwriting style and production.
3. Face Value
- Face Value is referred to as one of Philip Collins’s best albums
- This album was made when he divorced his first wife, Andrea.
- It comprises emotional and powerful songs.
4. No Jackets Required
- It was the most successful and powerful album and it displayed Collin’s talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer.
- This album was a major hit and sold 25 million copies globally.
- No Jackets Required exhibits Philip’s talent as a versatile and creative musician and performer.
Early Life
Phil Collins was born in Chiswick to Greville Philip and Winifred Collins. His early life was spent as a model and actor. He played his first role at 13 as the Artful Dodger. In 1970, he became a drummer at the age of 19 and took over the role of a lead singer in 1975. He began his solo career in the 1980s.
Phil Collins Age
Currently, Phil Collins age is 73 years old as of 2024.
Family
Philip David Charles Collins was born to Winifred and Greville Collins on 30th January 1951 in Middlesex, England. He has two siblings Carole and Clive Collins.
Phil Collins Spouse
Phil married his first love Andrea Bertorelli in 1975 and their marriage lasted only for five years. After getting a divorce from his first wife he married Jill Travelman in 1984 and their marriage lasted only till 1996.IN 1999, he got married for the third time to Orianne Cevey which lasted for 10 years.
Phil Collins Children
He is the father of five children, three sons and two daughters. His two children Joely and Simon were born of his first marriage. Lily Collins who’s an actress was born with his second wife Jill Travelman and two sons Nicholas and Matthew with his third wife Orianne Cevey.
Social Media
| Social Media Platforms | Social Media Handles | Followers |
| @officialphilcollins | 12.3 L | |
| X (Twitter) | @PhilCollinsFeed | 202.9k |
Phil Collins Net Worth
Phil Collins has a net worth of $350 million. He is among the richest drummers, richest Oscar winners, and richest singers of all time. He has a record of selling more than 100 million albums as a solo artist.
Awards and Accolades
Despite Phil Collins health issues, has won eight Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards, two Golden Globe awards, one Academy and one Disney Land Award. Furthermore, he was awarded six Ivor more awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, authors, and composers, including the International Achievement Award. In 1999, he received a Walk of Fame. The Model Drummer Hall of Fame recognized his music publications in 2012 and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013. He was awarded an Oscar for his song ‘You’ll Be in My Heart’.
