He can barely walk and confessed that he can no longer sing.
With eight Grammy awards under his belt, Genesis drummer and lead singer Phil Collins is one of the most prominent musicians there are. He is one of only three musicians, alongside Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, who have sold more than 100 million albums both as a solo act and a member of a band.
Born on January 30, 1951 in London, England to parents who possessed creative spirits, Collins fell in love with making music.
When he was just five, his uncle made him a drum kit out of tambourines, triangles, cymbals and toy drums, Collins recalled. “The old cliché is, ‘Well, at least it will keep him quiet’,” he told Interview Magazine.
Soon after, he found himself performing in shows at his parents’ boating club.
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“When I started playing seriously, the English beat thing was just happening, the Shadows and bands like that. It was the very early ’60s,” Collins recalled.
“I remember buying Please Please Me. I used to put the record player on very loud and set up my drums so I was facing the mirror, that way you don’t look at what you’re doing.
“Then when I was fourteen I went to a teacher to learn to read drum music. I figured when this rock-and-roll thing finished I would have to make a living playing in a dance band or in an orchestra pit. So I learned to read drum music, but I found that my capacity for reading was not anywhere near as good as actually playing by instinct.”
It was in the 1970 that Collin’s life changed forever. He was already playing in some bands when he came across an ad by a group called Genesis which was looking for a drummer. He decided to get in touch with them and the rest is history. In the first years of Collins being part of it, the group released five albums with singles that reached the charts.
After the founder and lead singer of Genesis left the group, Collins took his place. He was both a singer and a drummer. Speaking of his new role, he said he didn’t really feel comfortable, but as the group failed to find a singer, he simply stepped in.
Besides being a member of Genesis, Collins also had a very impressive solo career. With smash hits such as In The Air Tonight, You Can’t Hurry Love and I Don’t Care Anymore he soon became one of the best in the music industry.
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When he decided to leave the group and focus on his solo career, Collins said: “Having been with Genesis for 25 years, I felt it time to change direction in my musical life.
“For me now it will be music for movies, some jazz projects and of course my solo career. I wish the guys in Genesis all the very best in their future. We remain the best of friends.”
However, in 2017, he decided to reunite with the band. Last year, they announced a world tour, The Last Domino, but had to put it on hold because of the pandemic.
And as fans were looking forward to seeing the group on stage together, Collins gave an interview with BBC Breakfast which made many concerned about his health. He and his band mates announced that it will be Collins’ son Nicholas who would do the drumming and Collins will only sing.
“Nic is a great drummer, but he is capable of sounding like early Phil. For Mike and I, that was always quite exciting,” Genesis band member Tony Banks said.
“It means you can play some of the songs that you haven’t played with Phil as the drummer for a long time.”
Speaking of why he’s not getting behind the drums, the musician revealed: “I’d 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.
“I’m kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son,” adding that he doesn’t know if he wants to be touring any longer.
“We’re all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed,” he said. “I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don’t know if I want to go out on the road anymore.”
During the past few years, Collins experienced certain health issues which left him struggling to get on his feet. Speaking to Billboard, he revealed that after a surgery in 2009, he was left with dislocated vertebra, nerve damage. He had also suffered a foot fracture that left him feeling like he’s walking “on sticks.”
Justin Bieber’s Father-in-Law Sparks Controversy with Cryptic Video on Diddy—Is There More to the Story
there seems to be a lot of drama happening in Hollywood as allegations against singer Diddy come to light. Now, some people think that Justin Bieber might be connected in some way.
In a mysterious video posted on TikTok, Stephen Baldwin, who is Justin Bieber’s father-in-law, said, “This is the calm before the storm.” Many people believe the video hints at Bieber’s past close relationship with Diddy.
The video surfaced after an old clip of Diddy partying with a 15-year-old Bieber started circulating online, following the rapper’s arrest on sex-trafficking charges.
“I think he’s hinting that something is about to be revealed in *People Magazine* because of the hat,” one user speculated. This could mean there might be an upcoming article about Diddy’s wrongdoings and possibly those of other celebrities involved in the scandal.
Sean Combs, who is better known as Diddy, is currently in jail at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brookly
According to the prosecution, Diddy allegedly ran a “criminal enterprise” through his business and committed several crimes, including arson, bribery, obstruction of justice, and even forced labor.
The court document revealed that Diddy’s physical abuse was “recurrent and widely known.” It stated, “From at least 2009 and for years, [he] assaulted women by striking, punching, and dragging them.”
Combs’ recent indictment also detailed his involvement in what he called “Freak Offs,” where he brought in both male and female sex workers for drug-fueled, multi-day parties. During a raid, authorities found items like lubricant, baby oil, and firearms.
Rapper 50 Cent, who is producing a docuseries about Diddy’s crimes, has said that other famous celebrities may also be involved.
“Some of them were at the parties and had a good time, so they don’t know what’s on tape or what’s not,” 50 Cent said. “They’re staying quiet because they might have had too much fun.”
In addition to Diddy and Bieber attending parties while Bieber was still a minor, old videos of Bieber being harassed as a young teen have resurfaced online.
One clip shows comedian James Corden staring into Bieber’s eyes and telling him he “smelled really good.” Another shows singer Katy Perry grabbing Bieber’s butt. These videos are making the rounds on social media again, with many people questioning why Bieber was treated that way as a young boy.
Another widely shared clip is from the 2012 American Music Awards, where actress and model Jenny McCarthy appears to forcibly grab Justin Bieber and give him multiple unsolicited kisses on the neck. Bieber visibly recoils and says on the mic that he feels “violated.”
These videos are often shared alongside a 2020 interview with Justin, in which he breaks down in tears, expressing his desire to protect fellow pop star Billie Eilish.
“I don’t want her to lose it,” he says, with many people interpreting “it” as her innocence. “I don’t want her to go through what I’ve been through. I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.”
A video of Diddy and Justin Bieber has resurfaced following recent stories about Diddy. In the video, Diddy says, “I don’t have legal guardianship of him, but for the next 48 hours he’s with me, and we’re gonna go full crazy.”
Now, some people believe that Bieber might have knowledge about Diddy that could further incriminate the rapper. Stephen Baldwin’s cryptic video seems to hint at what could happen if Bieber decides to go public with this information. Many speculate that Baldwin is giving a preview of what’s to come.n as he awaits trial. His trial is set for October 9, 2024. Authorities have reported that Diddy is on “suicide watch” and have taken steps to ensure his safety.
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