Phil Collins was born and raised in London….he played drums from the age of five and completed drama school training….which secured him various roles as a child actor. He then pursued a music career….joining Genesis in 1970 as their drummer….becoming lead singer in 1975 following the departure of Peter Gabriel. Collins began a solo career in the 1980’s….initially inspired by his marital breakdown and love of soul music….releasing a series of successful albums….including Face Value (1981), No Jacket Required (1985) and …But Seriously (1989). His most successful singles include “In the Air Tonight”, “Against All Odds”, “Sussudio” and “Another Day in Paradise”. After leaving Genesis in 1996…he pursued various solo projects before a return in 2006 for the Turn It On Again Tour . In 2011, he retired to focus on his family life….but continued to write songs…..and announced his return to the music industry in 2015.
