It has been reported that Phil Collins’ health has deteriorated, the musician has stated that he can no longer play the drums due to his ill health.
The artists’ health issues have occurred from a spinal injury that Collins suffered in 2007. Since the initial injury which saw Collins damage his vertebrae, the drummer has been experiencing nerve damage. The injury and its damaging effects cause Collins to sometimes use a wheelchair and has now affected his ability to perform.
The Genesis band member recently gave an interview to BBC Breakfast, within the interview Collins shared an update on his health and how it has impacted the group’s upcoming tour. The drummer’s son, Nic Collins, will be following in his father’s footsteps and will take his place behind the drum kit during the group’s reunion tour. Although Collins will not be able to assume his place behind the kit, he will still be able to sing and join his band members and son on stage.
Collins provided the following answer when asked about the tour’s replacement member, Collins also described how his ability to play has been affected by his health concerns. “I’m kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son. No. No, I would love to but, you know, I mean I can barely hold a stick with this hand, so there are certain physical things that get in the way.”
The “Invisible Touch” performers will embark on their reunion tour entitled The Last Domino tour on 20th September 2021 with a set at Utilita Arena in Birmingham and will finish on 13th October 2021 at O2 Arena in London. The tour was initially confirmed in March 2020 but has been rescheduled to this year due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Last Domino tour consists of 16 dates and is being billed as the group’s farewell tour. The group’s union tour is a mere four years before Collin’s played his solo performances within the Not Dead Yet Tour, the tour’s setlist included Collins’ best-known solo material such as “Against All Odds” and “Sussudio”. Named after the artist’s autobiography, the tour included a sold-out show in Newcastle. The tour also included dates around the US and Europe and some performances also featured his son Nic on drums.
When the tour’s announcement was made, Collins had this to say regarding his 20-year-old son’s fledging musical ability and the musical similarities in which the father and son hold. “He plays a bit like me when he wants to, one of his many influences, being his dad. He plays like me and he kinda has the same attitude as me, so that was a good starter.”
In July of this year, the group also announced the release of The Last Domino, a new collection perfect for any Genesis or Phil Collins fan. The new collection of 27 songs has been marketed as a companion to the group’s upcoming tour. The new release is available to order as 4LP edition as well as 2CD configuration, both can be pre-ordered before their release date of 17th September 2021.
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Genesis Uk Tour Dates
20/09/2021 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham
21/09 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham
22/09 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham
24/09 – Manchester Arena – Manchester
25/09 – Manchester Arena – Manchester
27/09 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
28/09 – First Direct Arena – Leeds
30/09 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
01/10 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle
03/10 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool
04/10 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool
07/10 – SSE Hydro Arena – Glasgow
08/10 – SSE Hydro Arena – Glasgow
11/10 – O2 Arena – London
12/10 – O2 Arena – London
13/10 – O2 Arena – London
