Phil Collins Reflects on Health Struggles and Retirement from Music

The legendary Genesis frontman cites severe health issues as the reason for stepping away from drumming and losing the drive to create new music.

Phil Collins, 74, revealed in a recent interview with MOJO magazine that he has been 'very sick,' leading him to step away from music creation and performance.
Collins has suffered from significant health challenges, including nerve damage from a 2007 spinal injury, drop foot, and complications from years of drumming, which have left him unable to play drums and reliant on a cane for mobility.
Genesis concluded their farewell tour in 2022, during which Collins performed seated while his son, Nic Collins, played drums.
In the 2024 documentary 'Phil Collins: Drummer First,' Collins expressed his struggle with no longer being able to drum, describing it as a 'shock' after a lifetime of playing.
Despite his health challenges, Collins remains a celebrated artist with a remarkable legacy, including eight Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Genesis.