Phil Collins sparks serious health concerns
Phil Collins has sparked concerns about his health after an interview on BBC Breakfast.
Appearing with his Genesis band members to promote the group's reunion tour, the 70-year-old musician said his son, Nic Collins would be drumming for the band going forward.
When asked why he wouldn't be drumming, Collins said, "I'd love to but you know, I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. So there are certain physical things that get in the way."
Collins will still be singing with that band, but admitted he will miss drumming live.
He said, "I'm kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I'd love to be playing up there with my son."
He isn't sure he will be touring much longer after the reunion shows, which have already been postponed due to the pandemic.
"We're all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed," he said.
"I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don't know if I want to go out on the road anymore."
Fans were upset about the news of his declining health, and took to Twitter to wish him well.
One fan wrote, “Shocked and sad to see #PhilCollins physical health and wish I could see #Genesis ‘Put to Bed’ U.K. tour. First fell in love with Genesis in the mid 80s as a teen, progressing to Phil Collin’s unique multi-gifted musical genius as a solo artist."
Another posted, “Aww just seen Phil Collins on BBC Breakfast. He doesn’t look at all well.”
A third said, “Wow. Watching Phil Collins speak, again, what a reminder to live life to the full and awareness of our time on earth.”
Collins has had health issues for many years, including a series of broken bones and had major back surgery in 2015 which left him with lasting nerve damage.
He also suffered from a fall in 2017, which left him relying on a cane to assist with walking.
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