Brad_M Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 This is actually old news that was announced a month ago but I just heard about it today. I thought I should report it because I knew MiamiSammy would want to be immediately notified of this news. I don't know if he'll be heart-broken or ecstatic about the news but I'm putting my money on the latter. This means no more Phil Collins' drumming. No more Phil Collins' piano playing. No more Sussudio. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Phil Collins Gives Up Drumsticks This week, Phil Collins, legendary drummer from both Genesis and his own solo career, announced that, as a consequence of surgery to fix damaged vertebrae that became dislocated during his tenure as a musician, he will never play the drums or piano again. Collins is incapable of holding drum sticks or curving his hands to play the piano, because the pain is too great. The operation, although successful, limits Collins' use of his hands, a fact that, strangely, hasn't affected the musician. Despite fifty years of playing the drums, Collins has taken the news in stride, saying to the Daily Mirror, "I am not in any 'distressed' state -- stuff happens in life." Although the damage may not be permanent, Collins isn't particularly worried, as he is still able to write music and sing. The damage to his hands may be repaired in a few years. Collins initially fought the pain, going as far as to tape his drum sticks to his hands in order to be able to hold them. However, after accepting his condition, Collins has stated that he considers his health to be more important than playing the drums. This information comes after Collins' 2008 declaration that he would no longer be making music, as he reported to the London Times. Though he may not be planning any more tours or studio albums, he does plan to continue writing music, if only for himself. Instead of music, he plans to devote himself to his Alamo memorabilia collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 Good news... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 The only reason why I would be disappointed by this news would be if the 1971-74 lineup of Genesis was to reform, and Phil couldn't play drums. Which won't happen, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 The headline led me to believe this was one of those "vegan conversion of the stars" stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted October 16, 2009 Report Share Posted October 16, 2009 He is a little chubby and can stand to lose a few pounds. All those greasy chicken thighs really aren't helping. Good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viaene Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 Phil who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 My feelings are bittersweet on this subject. It's not the drumming that Phil Collins needs to give up. It's the singing, the songwriting, the acting, the record-making, and any public appearances in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Man. Really ragging on Phil Collins aren't we? I mean, I personally like Collins. I liked him as drummer for early Genesis (the better Genesis in my opinion) and as lead singer for later Genesis. I mean, some of his solo stuff was hit or miss and I'm not a huge fan of it, but I definitely like him as a musician. I once read an article in Rolling Stone a while back where some guy was trying to argue that Phil Collins was better than John Lennon. I wouldn't agree with that, but I still think he's a good musician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 I once read an article in Rolling Stone a while back where some guy was trying to argue that Phil Collins was better than John Lennon. They really should start drug-testing at Rolling Stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamisammy29 Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 GIMME YOUR LUNCH MONEY, NEWBIE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted October 23, 2009 Report Share Posted October 23, 2009 Man. Really ragging on Phil Collins aren't we? it's not just Phil Collins - you better not mention Bono, Yoko Ono or Paul McCartney's ex-wife (what was her name again?) either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 it's not just Phil Collins - you better not mention Bono, Yoko Ono or Paul McCartney's ex-wife (what was her name again?) either I believe her name was Not-Linda. I mean, I like Bono too. Hate Yoko though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindCrime Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I thought he was referring to his recent wife that had the whole divorce thing going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I think you're both right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I believe her name was Not-Linda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 it's not just Phil Collins - you better not mention Bono, Yoko Ono or Paul McCartney's ex-wife (what was her name again?) either .. or Bjork or Celine Dion. Tough audience here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farin Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 "we" hate Björk too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 The collective "we" must. So it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 I thought he was referring to his recent wife that had the whole divorce thing going on. I consider all of them Not-Linda's. Paul and Linda were probably the best Beatles couple. At least, the one that had the least problems. Although I always have liked Cynthia, I've always felt bad for her. And I've always like Patti Boyd, but there was the whole Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger obsessing over her thing. At least good music came out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 "we" hate Björk too? The term in the quoted text was "ragged on" not "hate." And I would not suggest to speak for "we," most certainly. Just an obs from over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chutzpah Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Phil Collins is a great drummer...he should stick to drumming...and he did some good singing with "Genesis"...actually lots...but his solo sh^t ...except for that one song with that guy from "Earth wind and Fire"...but he's a better than good drummer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 .. or Bjork or Celine Dion. Tough audience here. Hey, I like Celine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I do too. Her pipes are an amazing gift. I also like Phil Collins and Bjork and even Katrina And The Wave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockyRaccoon Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Hell, I like Air Supply. Or is that too far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Dude, AS soft rocks my world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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