Phil Collins explains why he’s in the hospital

Phil Collins had knee surgery in hospital

Phil Collins is in the hospital because he had knee surgery. His representative said he is not in hospice care. Some people online thought he was dying, but that is not true. The rumors started spreading without any clear reason.

His spokesperson talked to The Independent and said Collins was just recovering. This news comes after people became concerned due to things Phil said earlier this year. Fans believed the stories, but his rep clearly explained the truth to stop the confusion.

People heard Phil say he was very sick

Phil Collins told Mojo magazine in February that he was very sick. He said he thought about going to his studio but was not hungry for it anymore. He said those words after his last show with Genesis in London.

The final Genesis concert happened at the O2 Arena. Phil sat down the whole time during the performance. It was called the band’s last show ever. Many fans believed it was a goodbye moment because Phil no longer felt strong enough to perform.

Peter Gabriel went to the final Genesis show

Peter Gabriel did not perform at the final show, but he went to see it. He said it was a rite of passage. He had helped create Genesis and wanted to be there when it ended. He watched the concert from the crowd.

Peter Gabriel said Phil was not in great shape, but the band still did a great job. Even though they had health problems, Genesis gave fans a strong performance. It was an important night for everyone who had followed the band.

Phil retired from performing live in 2022

Phil Collins retired from live shows in 2022. He said he could barely hold a drumstick. That happened because of a serious spinal injury he got in 2007. The injury hurt his upper neck and caused long-lasting damage to his nerves.

Because of the injury, he could not play the drums like he used to. He needed help walking and sitting. Even though Phil kept working for some time, the pain and health problems made it harder for him to stay on stage.

He lost feeling in one foot after surgery

Phil started using a cane in 2015. After his surgery, he developed a condition called drop-foot. That meant he had no feeling in one of his feet. It became more difficult for him to move and perform during shows.

He would sit during concerts because of his health. He still sang but did not play the drums anymore. Fans saw these changes during Genesis performances. The effects of his injury and drop-foot became part of his final years on stage.

Phil’s son Nic Collins played the drums

During the Last Domino tour in 2021, Phil’s son Nic played drums. Phil sat in a chair and sang while Nic handled the drumming. Nic had learned how to drum from watching his father perform for years.

Nic also plays for a band called Better Strangers. His performances on tour allowed Genesis to keep going. Phil could not play, but his son stepped in to help. The crowd cheered for both father and son during every show.

Phil said he missed playing with his son

Phil said it was frustrating that he could not drum anymore. He wished he could play with Nic on stage. In 2021, he talked to BBC Breakfast and said he was physically challenged. That made it hard to enjoy the tour fully.

Phil said he loved being up there but knew his body could not do what it used to. He watched his son take over with pride. He also felt sad about missing out on the part of music he had always loved.

He talked more about this in his film

In 2024, a documentary called Phil Collins: Drummer First came out. Phil said it was a shock to stop playing drums. He had played them all his life and suddenly could not. That moment was very hard for him to accept.

He said if he could ever hold a drumstick again, he would try. But he also said he felt like he had used up all his air miles. He spoke calmly but honestly about how it felt to lose something so important.

Nic Collins talked about band life pressure

Nic Collins said many musicians believe they are invincible. He said drummers think they can keep going forever. But his father’s health showed him that is not always true. Nic learned that hard work in music can cause long-term problems.

He said seeing his dad’s struggles taught him a lot. He talked about the toll performing took on Phil’s body. He also said being in a band can push someone too far without knowing it. Watching his father made that lesson real.

Phil Collins joined Genesis in 1970

Phil Collins started playing drums when he was 5 years old. He joined Genesis in 1970 and became the lead singer after Peter Gabriel left. That change helped shape the band’s sound and gave Phil a new role on stage.

He was not known as a songwriter when he joined. His writing grew stronger after going through a divorce. During a break from Genesis, he used that pain to write his first solo album. It became the start of his solo success.

He released Face Value in 1981

Phil Collins released Face Value in 1981. The album included the song In the Air Tonight. That song came from the feelings he had during his divorce. It became a huge hit and surprised many people with how emotional it was.

The album did very well, and Phil decided to keep recording on his own. His next album came in 1982. It showed he still had more to say. The pain from his divorce was not over, and that led to another strong song.

He wrote I Don’t Care Anymore in 1982

Phil wrote I Don’t Care Anymore after Face Value. It was a loud, angry song. He was upset about the demands his ex-wife was making. The song starts with drums and ends with him shouting “no more” again and again.

It came out in 1982 and made it into the Top 40. The song stayed popular on rock radio. It showed a new side of Phil’s emotions. He did not hold back on how frustrated he felt. The drums made the message clear.

His album No Jacket Required was huge

Phil released No Jacket Required in 1985. It became his biggest solo album. It had hits like Sussudio, One More Night, and Take Me Home. The album reached number one in the United States and the United Kingdom.

The album went 12-times platinum in the United States. It stayed at number one for seven weeks. In 1986, it won Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards. Phil also won Best Pop Vocal Performance and shared the Producer of the Year award.

The album is turning 40 this year

No Jacket Required is turning 40 in 2025. A deluxe four-record vinyl box set is coming out in September. It is called No Jacket Required (Fully Tailored). The box set will have the album, rare songs, demos, and live performances.

It will also include a 20-page booklet and new mixes in stereo and surround sound. Some of the songs are being released on vinyl for the first time. This release will help fans remember how big the album was when it first came out.

Lily Collins thanked Phil on Father’s Day

Lily Collins posted about her dad Phil on Father’s Day 2025. She said she still says “That’s my dad!” when she watches Tarzan. She shared that she now plays the movie for her daughter so she can hear her grandpa’s voice.

Lily said she is proud to be his daughter. She wrote that her daughter will one day point at the screen and say the same thing. She also shared a video of Phil talking about his work on the movie and his Oscar-winning song.

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Phil wrote You’ll Be in My Heart for Lily

Phil Collins wrote You’ll Be in My Heart for the movie Tarzan. The song was a message to Lily when she was young. It won an Oscar for Best Original Song. Lily said it will always be special to her and her family.

She remembered seeing posters of her dad when the song came out. She said she stood up in a theater once and shouted, “That’s my dad!” Her daughter was born through a surrogate in January. Now she shares those moments with her baby too.

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