Wednesday, April 6, 2022


             AGAINST ALL ODDS              



Phil Collins performed 23 songs on the final night with Genesis on Saturday, March 6, 2022

 The 02 in London, England

..a month ago today..



IN THE AIR TONIGHT 


This song is my all-time favorite

An exceptional video that captured the true and powerful essence of the legendary 

Phil Collins


Philip David Charles Collins born January 30, 1951 in west London is an English drummer, singer-songwriter, record producer and actor.  He is best known for his tenure as the drummer and lead singer of the rock band Genesis and for his solo career which began in 1981 initially inspired by his love of soul music.   He played drums from the age of five and completed drama school training, which secured him various roles as a child actor with his first major role, aged 13, in the musical Oliver!  Later in his career, he resumed his acting appearing in Miami Vice and subsequently starring in the film Buster in 1988.

Collin's released eight studio albums that have sold 33.5 million records in the United States and an estimated 150 million records sold worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists.  He is one of only three recording artists, along with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, who have sold over 100 million records both as solo artits and separately as principal members of a band.  He has won eight Grammy Awards and one Academy Award.

Collins received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1999 and was inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame in 2003 and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010.  He has also been recognized by music publications with induction into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2012 and the Classic Drummer Hall of Fame in 2013.



Genesis' The Last Domino? Tour came after a 14-year live performance hiatus.  It was also postponed due to the global pandemic.  The band is joined on the tour by Collins' son, Nic.


Pat Locke, Maestro Muse