Legendary rock singer and drummer Phil Collins has turned down the chance to perform at the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony as he continues to recover from years of serious health problems.
In a recent interview with BBC Breakfast, Collins said he does not believe he is physically ready to return to the stage for a major live performance. Still, the former Genesis frontman shared a hopeful update about his condition.
“I can’t really see it happening. But I’m healthier now than I have been for quite a while,” Collins said when asked if he plans to perform live again.
British singer Phil Collins performs live on stage during a concert at the Olympiastation on June 7, 2019 in Berlin, Germany.Photo by Frank Hoensch/Getty Images
The eight-time Grammy winner revealed that organizers of the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony invited him to perform during the event. Collins declined the offer, explaining that preparing for a live show would take a heavy toll on his voice and body.
“They asked me if I would perform and I said no, because you’ve got to be match fit to do something like that,” he said. “You can’t just go on stage and you’re gonna have to rehearse and then by that point, if you’ve not been singing, your voice is going to be shot and then that’s not gonna be good. So I’d rather not do it.”
Collins was first inducted into the Rock Hall with Genesis in 2010. His upcoming 2026 honor places him among a small group of artists to receive induction twice.
Over the past several years, Collins has openly discussed the health struggles that forced him away from performing. The “In the Air Tonight” singer suffered a spinal injury in 2007 that caused severe nerve damage and ongoing mobility problems.
According to Hollywood Reporter, he has also undergone five knee surgeries and previously shared that he developed kidney issues linked to alcohol use. Earlier this year, Collins said he had reached two years of sobriety after spending months in the hospital.
The musician retired from touring after Genesis completed its farewell run in 2022. During later performances, Collins often remained seated onstage while his son Nic Collins played drums.
In previous interviews, Collins admitted he could no longer hold drumsticks properly because of nerve damage in his hands. He once revealed that drumsticks had to be taped to his hands during performances due to pain and weakness.
“If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything,” Collins said in his 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First. “If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I’ll have a crack at it.”
Despite stepping away from live shows, Collins recently made a rare public appearance at the King’s Trust 50th Anniversary Party at Buckingham Palace alongside ex-wife Jill Collins. The event was attended by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Photos from the event showed Collins using crutches, which he has previously said help him walk following multiple surgeries.
View this post on InstagramWhile Collins does not expect to perform at the Hall of Fame ceremony, he did not completely close the door on making music again in the future.
“But whether I would go out again, I would contemplate, yeah,” he said during the interview. “I’m constantly saying to myself, I’ve gotta go back down to my studio at home.”
The Oscar-winning musician added that he continues to write down ideas for songs and has unfinished material waiting to be developed.
“Lots of lyrical ideas that I write down,” Collins shared. “And there are things that are half-formed and a couple of things that are finished.”
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 2026 class also includes artists such as Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Wu-Tang Clan, Sade and Luther Vandross.
For now, Collins appears focused on improving his health while leaving the possibility of future music projects open.
Related: PHOTO: Phil Collins Walks With Crutches on Rare Outing Amid Health Issues
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