Phil Collins Biography

Birth of Philip David Charles Collins, later Genesis drummer, vocalist and solo artist.

Joins Genesis as drummer after auditioning during the search for a new rhythm section.

Makes his Genesis studio debut on Nursery Cryme as drummer and backing vocalist.

Becomes Genesis lead vocalist after the group auditions replacements for Peter Gabriel.

Sings lead on A Trick of the Tail, proving Genesis can continue after Gabriel.

Appears as lead vocalist on Seconds Out, documenting the post-Gabriel live band.

Sings Follow You Follow Me, Genesis's first major pop crossover single.

Sings Misunderstanding, one of Genesis's strongest early pop singles in America.

Sings on the self-titled Genesis album, including Mama and That's All.

The surviving members of Led Zeppelin reunite for Live Aid with guest drummers.

Sings on Invisible Touch, the band's most commercially successful studio album.

Shares a Grammy win for the Land of Confusion music video during Genesis's commercial peak.

Sings No Son of Mine, one of the major singles from We Can't Dance.

Tours with Genesis on The Way We Walk, closing the major Collins-fronted touring era.

Leaves Genesis to focus on solo work, film music and other projects.

Reunites with Banks and Rutherford for the Turn It On Again tour.

Opens Genesis's The Last Domino tour in Birmingham.

Performs Genesis's final concert seated, closing the band's touring history.