Phil Collins

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Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and later the lead singer of the rock band Genesis and has had a solo career, achieving multiple UK and US number-one singles. His work with Genesis and as a solo artist resulted in numerous US top-40 singles throughout the 1980s. Notable singles include "In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", "One More Night", "Sussudio", "Another Day in Paradise", "Two Hearts" and "I Wish It Would Rain Down". Born in Putney, London, Collins began playing drums at the age of five and also attended drama school, performing in productions such as Oliver! as the Artful Dodger. He pursued a music career in the late 1960s, joining bands including Flaming Youth, before becoming the drummer for Genesis in 1970. He took over as lead singer in 1975 following Peter Gabriel's departure. During the late 1970s, he also performed with the jazz rock band Brand X. Collins launched a solo career in the 1980s with albums including "Face Value" (1981), "Hello, I Must Be Going!" (1982), "No Jacket Required" (1985) and "...But Seriously" (1989), incorporating personal themes and soul influences. He became known for the gated reverb drum sound on many recordings and played drums on charity and collaborative projects, including "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and Live Aid in 1985. Collins also resumed acting, appearing in Miami Vice and starring in t

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albums

Face Value (Deluxe Editon)

...But Seriously (Deluxe Edition)

Hits

Hello, I Must Be Going! (Deluxe Edition)

The Singles (Expanded)

Face Value

No Jacket Required (2016 Remaster)

...Hits

No Jacket Required

...But Seriously

Hello, I Must Be Going

Love Songs (A Compilation Old And New)

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