Phil Collins

Phil Collins is an english drummer, songwriter, singer and actor born in 1951 in Chiswick, London. In 1970 he joined the English progressive rock band Genesis as their drummer, and occasional vocalist. After the departure of Peter Gabriel in 1975, Collins became the lead singer. By the early 1980s the band achieved major success with a more commercial sound. With the release of his solo album, Face Value, Collins became an international star in his own right. After numerous solo albums, and film work, he left Genesis in 1996. He returned to the band for 2007’s Turn it on Again tour. He is currently planning a comeback album and tour.