Phil Collins is regarded as one of the greatest musicians of all time and even though he has achieved so much in his career, it still feels surreal to him how far he has come. While attending this year’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony, the iconic musician burst into tears and reflected on his musical career.
The drummer-turned-singer became emotional as he accepted his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and assured fans he is not finished making music.
Taking the stage at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on November 14, Collins received a standing ovation. He used two canes, while daughter Lily Collins watched. “Thank you so much. I’m really not as bad as it looks,” he said, adding that he was “better.”
Moreover, he reflected on how his career had unfolded, saying that playing the drums was always his only ambition and that everything that followed happened unexpectedly. Looking back, he said he was amazed by the way his life had turned out.
“I grew up just wanting to play the drums. Everything else has been a really happy accident. I can’t believe, when I look back, how life has gone,” Collins added (via Daily Mail).
The “In the Air Tonight” hitmaker also credited his assistant with helping him turn his health around after she pointed out the habits that were harming him and advised him on the changes he needed to make. He said he is now a “well man,” adding, “I’m not joking when I say without her I wouldn’t be here. I’d be in a box six feet under.”
Collins was inducted in 2010 as a member of Genesis. The honor recognizes his solo career. “I grew up just wanting to play the drums. That’s always what I wanted to do. Everything else has been a really happy accident,” he said.
Cynthia Erivo performed “In the Air Tonight” with Travis Barker on drums. Collins has not performed since 2022, but promised: “You haven’t heard the last of me. I can promise you that.”
Collins began as Genesis’ drummer before becoming the band’s lead singer. His solo career produced hits including “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now),” “One More Night,” “Sussudio” and “Another Day in Paradise.” Albums such as No Jacket Required and …But Seriously established him as an ’80s pop star.
The ceremony’s recorded broadcast is scheduled for December 8 on ABC and Disney+.
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