Oh, folks, this is a tough one. Phil Collins—drummer, songwriter, and one of the most unmistakable voices in rock history—has given an update that no fan ever wanted to hear.
The man behind “In the Air Tonight”, “Against All Odds”, and “Another Day in Paradise” says his music career is essentially over. And not because he wants it to be, but because his health simply won’t allow him to keep going.
In a new interview with “Mojo”, Collins opened up about the reality of his condition, saying he’s no longer “hungry” to write or perform. And before you start thinking this is just about losing passion—oh no, it’s far more than that. Collins has been battling serious health issues for years, and the toll has caught up with him.
Remember back in 2022 when he revealed he couldn’t even pick up a pair of drumsticks? That was already heartbreaking enough.
Now, two years later, not much has changed. He “wants” to play, he “wants” to create, but physically, he just can’t do it. “I mean, I’ve been sick. I mean very sick,” he admitted.
This isn’t just a minor setback. We’re talking about a man who *lived* behind a drum kit, who made his name pounding out rhythms for Genesis before stepping into the spotlight as a solo artist. And now? Now he’s looking at a reality where the very thing that defined him for decades is slipping away.
His health struggles go back years. A spinal injury in 2007 left him with nerve damage so severe that he literally had to tape drumsticks to his hands just to get through performances. Then, in 2017, he revealed he had drop foot, a condition that makes walking difficult—something that only made things harder after multiple back surgeries.
But even with all these challenges, Collins still gave fans one last tour with Genesis in 2022. Sitting in a chair, singing his heart out while his son Nic took over on the drums, Collins gave it everything he had. And when the final show in London wrapped up, he made it clear: this was the end. “I guess after tonight, we’ve all got to get real jobs,” he joked at the time. But now, looking back, that moment feels heavier than ever.
Phil Collins isn’t just any musician—he’s one of the most successful artists of all time. Seven No. 1 hits in the U.S., an Oscar, a career spanning over five decades. And yet, here he is, facing the hard truth that his time on stage has come to a close. It’s not just the end of an era—it’s the loss of something deeply personal, something that no amount of money, fame, or accolades can replace.
Collins has given fans a lifetime of music, and now it’s his turn to rest. But let’s be honest—his voice, his drum fills, and his music? They’re never really going away.
