Key Points
- Phil Collins is reportedly “doing well” after three years of physical challenges.
- He will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist.
- Fans and music industry insiders are celebrating upcoming induction amid his health challenges.
There’s some good news for fans of Phil Collins.
The former Genesis singer/drummer and platinum-selling solo artist “is doing well thank you after 3 years of physical challenges.”
The news comes courtesy of Mark Goodman, the former MTV VJ and current SiriusXM air personality and podcast host.
Goodman took to Instagram on May 7 to post of photo of himself and Collins. “@rockhall inductee @officialphilcollins is doing well thank you after 3 years of physical challenges. The man comes through it all with the most positive attitude! Great talent and a beautiful human,” reads the caption.
It’s unclear if Goodman got together with Collins for an interview or just a casual visit, but we wouldn’t be surprised if an interview with Collins turns up on Sound Up!, Goodman’s twice-weekly podcast with music journalist/author Alan Light.
Fans were thrilled to see Goodman posed with a healthy-looking Collins.
“Mark this picture makes my day!!! You bring such good news. Thank you for all of your years talking music with so many legends. Phil is the GOAT!” wrote one in the comments on Instagram.
“So thankful he was inducted! I was really cheering for him!” added another.
Collins’ health has been the subject of much speculation ever since the singer-drummer retired from performing in 2016, though he did come out of retirement for the Not Dead Yet solo tour in 2017, and a final tour with Genesis in 2020. For those treks, Collins served only as a singer with his son Nic taking over on drums.
The 75-year-old spoke about the wear and tear drumming has taken on his body over the years in the 2024 documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First. “The drumming has taken its toll on my hands, legs,” he said in the film. “I just feel like I’ve used up all my air miles.”
In April, Collins was voted for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist after previously entering the Rock Hall with Genesis back in 2010. At this year’s ceremony on Nov. 14, Collins will become only the fourth drummer in history to be inducted twice, along with Matt Cameron of Pearl Jam and Soundgarden fame, Ringo Starr, and Dave Grohl, who’s in the hall as a member of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters.
Some felt that Collins’ failing health made voting for his solo induction a must, with some music industry insiders suggesting that Collins should be inducted into the Rock Hall once again while he’s still around to appreciate it.
About the author
Craig Rosen is a trending news writer at Parade, covering the latest music and celebrity news, entertainment updates, and lifestyle trends. He’s the author of The Billboard Book of Number One Albums and R.E.M. Inside Out: The Stories Behind Every Song, and his writing has been published in AARP the Magazine, TIDAL, Yahoo! Music, Men’s Health, The Hollywood Reporter and the Los Angeles Times.
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