{"id":1461,"date":"2024-12-31T18:54:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=1461"},"modified":"2024-12-31T18:54:42","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:54:42","slug":"phil-collins-reveals-he-can-barely-hold-a-drumstick-anymore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=1461","title":{"rendered":"Phil Collins reveals he can \u201cbarely hold a drumstick anymore\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Phil Collins, renowned for his music career with Genesis and as a solo artist, faces physical challenges in his musical journey. With a love for music instilled from an early age and early performances, he found his passion.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3815\" src=\"https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2312321.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2312321.png 1027w, https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2312321-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2312321-1024x501.png 1024w, https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2312321-768x375.png 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"577\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Joining Genesis in the 1970s, Collins became a key member, eventually taking over as the lead singer. His solo career, featuring hits like \u201cIn The Air Tonight\u201d and \u201cYou Can\u2019t Hurry Love,\u201d solidified his status in the music industry.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3816\" src=\"https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/12321321-e1694143594360.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/12321321-e1694143594360.png 597w, https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/12321321-e1694143594360-269x300.png 269w\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"307\" \/><\/p>\n<p>After leaving Genesis for his solo pursuits, Collins reunited with the band in 2017, announcing a world tour. However, due to health issues, he won\u2019t be drumming; his son Nicholas will handle those duties.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-3817\" src=\"https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/philcollins4-jpg.webp\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/philcollins4-jpg.webp 630w, https:\/\/superduperior.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/philcollins4-300x160.webp 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"351\" height=\"188\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Collins cited physical challenges, saying, \u201cI can barely hold a stick with this hand,\u201d leaving him uncertain about touring. Health problems, including dislocated vertebrae and nerve damage from surgery, have impacted his ability to perform.<\/p>\n<p>These health concerns may signal the end of touring for Collins and Genesis, as they contemplate retiring from the road.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Phil Collins, renowned for his music career with Genesis and as a solo artist, faces physical challenges in his musical journey. With a love for music instilled from an early age and early performances, he found his passion. 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