Phil Collins Retires from Drumming Due to Health

Phil Collins, the legendary drummer and former Genesis member, has revealed in a new documentary, 'Phil Collins: Drummer First,' that his drumming career is over due to debilitating health issues. Collins, 73, has suffered from severe nerve damage following a spinal injury in 2007, leading to mobility issues including drop-foot, which require him to use a cane or wheelchair. Despite undergoing multiple surgeries, Collins retired from drumming in 2022, with his son Nic stepping in as Genesis's drummer. He expresses the emotional impact of his inability to play drums, stating, 'It's still kind of sinking in... I've spent all my life playing drums.' The documentary highlights the physical toll of Collins's extensive career, underlining his identity as a drummer first and a singer second, and he reflects on his legacy, acknowledging that if he cannot perform at his best, he prefers to step back.