Phil Collins

Philip David Charles Collins (born January 30, 1951 in London), better known as Phil Collins, is a English rock/pop musician. He was the lead drummer for the jazz-fusion group Brand X and progressive rock band Genesis, and, after the departure of the latter's lead singer Peter Gabriel, lead singer of Genesis.

Childhood

Collins' ambitions to wield the sticks started early when he was given a toy drum for Christmas at the age of five. He instantly harboured ambitions to drum properly and professionally, and as he got older, his uncle made him a makeshift kit for him to practice on. By the time he was a teenager he was a fully accomplished drummer.

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His career had begun early, as a child actor and model, highlights of which included appearing on stage in Oliver! as the Artful Dodger and as an extra on The Beatles’ A Hard Day's Night, though he jokes “Paul McCartney doesn’t believe me!”

Related Topics:
Actor - Model - Artful Dodger - Extra - The Beatles’ - A Hard Day's Night - Paul McCartney

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