Collins has nerve damage in his hands, which is what happens after playing drums in professional rock bands for 40 years. He also has a dislocated vertebra and hearing problems, making performing simple tasks difficult if not impossible. "I'm not worried about not being able to play the drums again," he said in the interview, "I'm more worried about being able to cut a loaf of bread safely or building things for my kids."
Collins, who is now 60, lives alone in Switzerland and joked about going "on a mysterious biking holiday and never return[ing]." At least, I hope it was a joke. Otherwise it's really depressing.
He's already announced retirement at least once before, in 2008, before releasing Going Back last year to little notice. Maybe all the existential isolation will make it real this time, though.
3 comments:
I`ve always found a strange dicotomy about Phil Collins. Although he often presented a cheery,cheeky chappie persona there always seemed a sad,unsatisfied man underneath.This was despite the amazing success and experiences he`s had which most can only dream about. I wish him well but he doesn`t sound too hopeful for the future. Regardless of this i,ve always been baffled by why he`s held up as a poster boy for naff rock music. Apart from being one of the world`s great drummers he made some fine records. Even latter day Genesis albums such as`Invisible touch` were genuinely great examples of credible commercial pop no matter what the fashion police say. His solo `Both sides` is also impressive in being a moving set dealing with personal relationships. Good luck phil, and thanks
The man made GENESIS a JOKE.Steve Hackett jumped out of the bus before that shame.At least the man is honest to himself at saying "I Don't Think Anyone's Going To Miss Me" ...
...maybe at The Disco ...maybe....
Thank you to Anonymous #1. Well said.
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