Legendary musician Phil Collins passes away at 73

Devastating as legendary musician, Singer and song writer passes after succumbs to a short illness

Phil Collins is a renowned English musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor born on January 30, 1951, in London, England. Here’s a brief overview of his history:

Early Life

Collins began playing drums at age five and attended drama school, which led to various roles as a child actor, including the Artful Dodger in the West End production of the musical “Oliver!”. He was influenced by The Beatles, Ringo Starr, and jazz drummer Buddy Rich.

Music Career

– *Genesis (1970-1996, 2020-2022)*: Collins joined Genesis as the drummer and later became the lead singer after Peter Gabriel’s departure. He played a significant role in the band’s success, contributing to albums like “A Trick of the Tail” and “…And Then There Were Three…”.

– *Solo Career (1981-present)*: Collins released his debut solo album “Face Value” in 1981, which included hits like “In the Air Tonight”. He went on to release several successful albums, including “Hello, I Must Be Going!”, “No Jacket Required”, and “…But Seriously”.

– *Brand X (1975-1980)*: Collins was also the drummer for the jazz fusion band Brand X, recording several albums with them.

Notable Achievements

– *Awards*: Collins has won eight Grammy Awards, six Brit Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “You’ll Be in My Heart” from Disney’s “Tarzan”.

– *Record Sales*: Collins has sold over 150 million records worldwide, making him one of the world’s best-selling artists.

– *Inductions*: He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 ¹.