What Took Him So Long???
Filed under: Music Minute
After 30 years in the music industry, singer Phil Collins is finally retiring at age 57.
Collins recently completed a reunion tour with his former band, Genesis.
Friday he announced he will no longer be releasing any more albums or going on tours.
The now retired Collins plans to take a break from music, but will continue to write songs on his free time.
As for his free time, Collins has said he'll be spending time working on his favorite hobby. What's that?
Collecting memorabilia from the Battle of the Alamo!
Ohhh, fun!
Collins says, "It's not that unusual for a man of my age who grew up reading [about] Davy Crockett."
Are you devastated by Phil's retirement????
Yeah, we're not either!
[Image via WENN.]
Posted: April 25, 2008 at 10:42 pm
PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PHIL IS DA PHIL IS DA MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P-Nasty, I am so bothered by this!!!! I am 25 years old, and even I know the beauty of this man's work!!! My older sisters were N LOVE with his music, and so am I. His stuff is legendary!! I will turn off almost any mainstream artist to listen to a Genesis or Phil Collins song on a soft rock radio station. You are so, so, so wrong to diss him!!!!
Your taste in music is about as bad as your taste in politics.
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You know what? I bet, secretly, you're just like everyone else in this world and can sing EVERY song Phil Collins ever sang!!! Even though "You're No Son of Mine", " You Seem to Have That invisible Touch"!
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OMG LOVE PHIL COLONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dont hate on him EASY LOVER
how can you not like phil colons???
he produced major hits in the 80s and you could not grow up without him
PEREZ YOU ARE SUCH A BUTT PIRATE..PHIL COLLINS IS AWESOME….YOU ACTUALLY HAVE THE NERVE TO TALK CRAP ABOUT HIM,,,BUT YOU WORSHIP MRS. HERPES PARIS HILTON….NOW HER HAS NEEDS TO GO AWAY…..A TOTAL WASTE OF SPACE.
Your an idiot! Phil Collins is an Icon, you could only dream of being as great as he is. The fact of the matter is no one will care when you are gone but Phil on the other hand will be remembered as one of the greats dumb ass.
Although I am 30 years His senior, I have to say Phil Collins was FANTASTIC on tour in Denver!!! I was shocked at his stamina and performance. Honestly, my hubby and I went becuase we sort of loved Genesis, but Blown AWAY at the sinc and FUN the band had together. Phil was awesome, so, yes, I am sad!!! We've gone to The Police and Bon Jovi this year, and Genesis was the best show!!! Plus, we sat right up front 1-6 for all three shows!!!
I'm actually extremely upset he's retiring
someone said you havent made a mark on this world;;
thats bullshit.
You have become very well known
You can't be hatin' on Phil–
I was so glad to hear of his retirement He Sucks! Always Sucks! That is his singing. Its like his song "I can't dance" He also can't sing. Its about time he relized it!
woah there perez. have you listened to the tarzan soundtrack, man? EARGASM. i'm seventeen and that shit is in my car ALWAYS
Whatever, he has more talent in his crotch hair than Perez will ever have. Are you jealous?
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Just coz someone is old, it doesn't mean they can't be appreciated anymore. Perez- this one was too easy a target for u - obviously everyone else still likes him.Stick to Rumer Willis.
Will I miss him?
Uh…YEAH!!!
WHY?
Because he actually sings, instead of just talking against a bass and drum rhythm. Because he can actually play an instrument, instead of just programing a keyboard. Becuase he can write songs, instead of just stealing…oops, I mean "sampling" someone else's work.
In other words, he's part of a dying breed–HE'S ACTUALLY A MUSICIAN!!!
A very successful one, at that, and he didn't get his fame by posing naked, kissing members of the same sex, or doing all those "stunts for attention" like that whore you love so much, Madonna!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I would have to disagree with you on this one Perez. I have seen every one of Phil's concerts since Invisible touch tour and Love his music. I still find it very funny though that all these people slamming you for a comment you make about a celebrity. Why do you come here and read it if it pisses you all off?
lol this post coming from a person who likes the god damn JONAS BROTHERS!?!? lol. Phil Collins is a great singer.
I can't wait to start reading your blog posts when the Jonas Brothers start getting chicks knocked up and picking up STD's or start becoming hardcore drug addicts.
It's a shame that he can no longer continue his singing career because of his hearing problem, but he has given much in the past and will always be Phil Collins!
NOW, I WILL BE THE ONLY PHIL COLLINS! Excellent! It's all going according to my Divine plan!
The people have spoken. They love Phil Collins! I think the appropriate words are, "Nani, nani, boo, boo!"
I normally love you Perez, but I strongly disagree with this post. Phil is a legend! I am very sorry to hear he is retiring.
He was quite the star back in the day… how about a little respect CARAJO!
He has also not become a total Crack HEad chasing teenage jail bail.
Yeah, the music biz today doesn't need an amzing talent (like PC) when we have the vag-flashing, lip-synching skanks that normally grace thse pages. No wonder the industry is in the toilet.
Fuck you, ASSHAT!!
everyone can't be a no talent rump ranger who spends his time drawing and talking smack. Some write music and tour. Genesis & Phil one of the best bands ever. Perez, you couldn't carry phils jock strap (even though you'd do so in your mouth)
Re: Kel – Kel, u rock u old butt pirate. right on old fart good to see geriatric fuker like u stil rokin!!!
PEREZ YOU ARE A RETARD, PHIL COLLINS IS ONE OF THE MOST HEAVILY JACKED-FOR-BEATS SONGWRITERS IN HISTORY, HIP-HOP AND MODERN POP MUSIC OWES HIM A HUGE DEBT. I BET YOU ALSO THINK HALL & OATES SHOULD BE RETIRED ALSO, AND MAYBE ALSO KRAFTWERK, DAVID BYRNE, AND BRIAN ENO ALSO WHILE YOU'RE AT IT.
TALENTLESS FUCKTARDS SHOULD REFRAIN FROM X'ING OUT PHIL COLLINS PHOTOS.
Actually I am devastated. Perez is to young to remember Genesis in the 70s and 80s. These guys rocked the prog scene (and still do). Hope he still will do some gigs with Genesis in the future.
Perez, in 30 years anyone you are hyping will be but a desperate memory, and you will be as well. no one will give fuck all about you in 2 years, much less the musicians with a dance beat that you whore out simply because you're gay.
Phil collins, and genesis, are legends. and always be. you fucking in-the-moment,not-knowing-what's-going-on-fucking-fag.
I HAVE SEEN PHIL'S LAST SOLO CONCERT AND HIS LAST TOUR WITH GENESIS AND BOTH WERE AMAZING!!!!!! HE HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE BAND GROWING UP!!!! I WISH MUSIC SOUNDED AS GOOD AS IT DID BACK IN PHILS ERA!!!!!
I HAVE SEEN PHIL'S LAST SOLO CONCERT AND HIS LAST TOUR WITH GENESIS AND BOTH WERE AMAZING!!!!!! HE HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE BAND GROWING UP!!!! I WISH MUSIC SOUNDED AS GOOD AS IT DID BACK IN PHILS ERA!!!!!
I HAVE SEEN PHIL'S LAST SOLO CONCERT AND HIS LAST TOUR WITH GENESIS AND BOTH WERE AMAZING!!!!!! HE HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE BAND GROWING UP!!!! I WISH MUSIC SOUNDED AS GOOD AS IT DID BACK IN PHILS ERA!!!!!
I HAVE SEEN PHIL'S LAST SOLO CONCERT AND HIS LAST TOUR WITH GENESIS AND BOTH WERE AMAZING!!!!!! HE HAS BEEN MY FAVORITE BAND GROWING UP!!!! I WISH MUSIC SOUNDED AS GOOD AS IT DID BACK IN PHILS ERA!!!!!
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he's a great artist and made remarkable contributions to music but, i think he already did all he has to do in that matter so it's ok to me…
Thank fuck for that
Day by day you give more proof to the fact that you are as uneducated,bitter,unloved,stupid and brainwashed like most of your readers,Perez!!!!!!!
Phil Collins is a fantastic musician and he's got more talent in his little finger than most of the talentless sluts you praise here have in their whole artificial body!!
You're just a bitter queen Perez,trying to spread hatred and lies,but in the end you won't succeed.Who will know you in 5 years???
Now go and listen to that horrible new Madonna Cd which you of course will find a masterpiece of music and singing abilities.
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil Collins has had an amazing career as a pop-rock artist.
His music will endure the test of time. You are becoming ridiculous, Perez, Fawning all over Agyness Deyn and then dissing a pro like Phil Collins.
Phil is a legend. Phil is an icon. And he will be until the last day of his life. What on earth are you talking about, Perez? Madonna who Perez love dearly can't even stand beside Phil and his talent. She only touches her private part or kissing an other idiot just like herself in front of millions. To write Madonna's name in the same comment with Phil is an honour to Madonna. PHIL, WE ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND ADORE YOUR TALENT!
One more thing which I almost forgot to say: Phil will stay a legend and an icon, will be loved and respected, never be forgot even after he dies. I do pray that he will have a very long life and write more songs for us.
perez you ignorant fuck. you are talking about a man who is accomplished, successful, and very talented, 3 adjectives of which YOU are not. He has proven his merit by being an amazing singer/songwriter/producer/musician. Save your little stupid rants for those who truly have no talent, NOT tried and true legends and real musicians. Stick to the Jonas Brothers, stupid fatty.
he did it for 30 years so he must be good but your just a gay fag so whatever ah
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first of all, phil has waay more talent and ability than the junkies perez is fans of–amy winohouse, lily allun, mariah, madonna etc.. and second PHIL IS NOT A FAT UGLY F@GGOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
dude, it's Phil Collins. You do not cross his picture.
phill is great
you are just jealus
love his song from the movie tarzan
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Re: the Voice of Reason – No, they couldn't because Phil Collins was Genesis' drummer since their inception…without Phil; it wouldn't be "Genesis"
Elton John is in his 60s, so are you going try and give him the boot too ?
I see no reason for him not to put out more music.
Tarzan would not have been the same without his song.
Mario you had better put some money to the side for your slice & dice beauty fixes when your sorry ass is older.
People age so get over it !
Phil Collins is a very talented musician. I'm sad to see he is retiring.
Phil Collins plays the meanest set of drums in the universe. HE has an amazing voice and he is no where near retirement.
Anybody think of anybody that can hammer the drums better than Phil?
I didn't think so.
Hey, Perejil, tienes la cabeza tan metida dentro del CULO que le tiras a una LEYENDA como Phil Collins? What the fuck is wrong with you? The minute anybody older than 40 (with the notable exception of Madge The Douche) and has any degree of TALENT does anything public, you have to spray your verbal diarrhea at them… I can only hope Phil, Eddie Van Halen and Herbie Fucking Hancock gang on you and kick your sorry Z-list celebrity ass… but knowing you, you'll probaby love that, won't you?
once again perez, you prove YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT MUSIC
do everyone a favour and just STOP POSTING ABOUT MUSIC
phil collins is a great artist you idiot!
but you know from a person who think madonna is a music icon…..
you really don't understand nothing about music…go listening to some vadge crap
Love Phil Collins to bits and always will. Awesome singer.
Awwwwwwwwwww What a shame that he is retiring and at such a young age for his venue of music. In my opinion, he's a music icon and his music is very nice. He has a wonderful voice to match !!
Perez, you're always going on about your "influence" in the music biz, so don't say ignorant things like that, it'll wake up the music labels. Aside from his solo efforts, which are considerable, his achievements with Genesis are great contributions to music. I'm not a fan in particular but that doesn't mean I don't understand his great contribution to culture over 30 years.
i love phil collins. so much =D
perez phil is A LEGEND something ull never be… some of his songs have changed my life so fuck u wanker
his music will be listend to long after all the crap thats out there now is long forgotten
Let's see: 7 #1 singles homself, 5 #1 singles with his band, he hasn't been dragged off to rehab, and he supports charity work (especially for animals). Maybe you should try showing a little repect, thank the man and wish him well in retirement.
he makes music for food stores
Devastating! Phil Collins is an icon!
ManDonna is WAY overdued for HER retirement!
Phil is a legend! I love his music, come on Perez you should know talent when you see/hear it. Sussudio, Two Hearts, Easy Lover, In the Air Tonight, One More Night, Separate Lives, Against All Odds… and on and on!
Well, let's see.
3 Facts About Perez:
1. Lazy: Spends his time writing shit about celebrities instead of getting a "real" job. Granted, sometimes it is entertaining; but anyone who gets money from porno - oh, excuse me, adult video - ads on his website has no class.
2. Ignorant: I won't say stupid, because there aren't too many errors in his writing (if you can call it that). There is no denying his ignorance, though. Anyone who thinks Madonna deserves better than Phil Collins needs to look into getting his ears checked.
3. Annoying: Yes, I read this site. Sometimes. But it's annoying, and even if you don't agree, turn on the TV and watch his VH1 show sometime. If it hasn't been canceled.
3 Facts About Phil Collins:
1. Loved: Even by people who can't spell his name. (To whoever wrote it - "I love phil colons" kind of ruins the effect.)
2. Talented: Just go see Tarzan on Broadway. He wrote the music after he did "You'll Be in My Heart" for the animated movie. It is AMAZING.
3. Successful: Without porn ads, too. Is it possible??
Well, with yet another dumb ass statement on your part perez. I'd have to say FUCK YOU!! How can you be so out of touch with the real world? While he is not the it star of the moment he has been around for ever churning out hits. And for all the coverage you give your precious no talent Madg, You just missed the boat! He has more talent than she will HAVE!! Unless you measure talent by being a bitch and showing your puss/
I love Perez, but he is being way too snide on Phil here. P.C. is a music legend. I hope he enjoys his retirement and his hobby too.
30 years isn't so ridiculously long. Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks are still in the music biz after more than 30 years and they are still the SHIT.
Why do they still play his sh*t on the radio??? I don't get it.
you are always mean.. and never have the sence of respect..
you always judge apparence of people while you looke not better than———— (fill the blank)
wanna be loved by madonna? lol madonna is a smart woman with a sence of respect.. you act like a 14 yo gayboy so bitchy and superficial.. the sad thing is.. you're empty.celebrity's juice with not concentrate? totally agree. stop beeing mean all the time.Go fight your own demons and come back with a REAL sense of humor.
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Phil Collins is awesome! I have always loved his voice, I grew up listening to him and his band. I still love ALL of those songs. Why are you hating on Phil? He's a talented performer with an iconic voice. You need to apologize.
yeah perez….you wrong for dissing a Legendary singer. Now we can tell your taste in music LOL. Warners Bros need to yank that deal you had with them. So far alot of your stuff that are you 'liking' is pretty sad. Kylie sold 5K in one week and Perez sure do LOVE her LOL
Thank fucking God! I can't stand his music! Can they quit playing it on the radio too? Please?????
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Perez, why do you hate everyone?? Phil Collins has contributed so much to the music industry. You being a fag is wrong and you need Jesus in your life.
Oh, please Perez. I'm very disappointed he's retiring-he's a great musician, and he had a very successful career. Just because he's not your taste doesn't mean that he won't be missed.
You live in your own little bubble and forget there are things outside the MTV circle. Wake up, Perez. You're too old to act so self involved.
I actually LOVE Phil Collins' music! So yeah, it will be sad for me and my family when he retires because we all grew up listening to it.
Come on Perez, don't tell me you never sang along to "Another Day in Paradise" or "In The Air Tonight".. ; ]
Still love you though *muah*
Wow, looks like you lost on this one dipshit!!!! 99.9999% of the people who posted comments think you're an ass hole for disrespecting one of the true legends of music. You may as well just cross out a picture of Elvis or the Beatles (I know Phil isn't quite at that level of icon status, but he's up there). Go back to fawning over Kylie, Nellie, and Robyn who I'm sure will reach Phil Collins icon status sometime in the future!!! HAAAAA
I happen to like Phil very much…better than Madognutz!
i love phil collins his songs are great and have dept unlike the useless ”stars” we have now!
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CAN'T STAND PHIL COLLINS.
NEVER COULD.
HE WAS ALWAYS A CHEAP IMITATION OF PETER GABRIEL ANYWAY
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OH NOES!!!!! I am kinda devastated actually
well then you obiusally arnt in to proggressive rock music he took the band genisis after peter gabriel dropped out and made them one of the biggest selling stadium bands in the eightes along with a sky rocketing solo carrer hes wrote so many beautifl songs that will that will stay with me and I know alot of other people till the end of freaking time baby hope you come back phill after a good rest and show everybody how to write songs again
Hey Perez you FUCK HEAD with a doube bag of a fucking combover for hair…………..Phil is an Icon…..he has talent and earned it…..you on the other hand are a FAT, BITTER, OLD, FUCKING QUEEN………..
Who gives a shit about Phiil Collins!!
Hopefully he will take his friend Sting with him!!
I wish they'd both just fuck off!
2 stupid, old English Pop singers with little or no talent.
Why are they considered 'legendary' when they had 3 good top 10 hits 25 years ago? Both their bands are crap, their music sounds awful and its not enjoyable.
Perez, Why you hatin on Phil baby? I grew up listening to him and tried to get tickets for my dad and I to see a show but tickets were actually kinda pricy! I'm 25 and love to listen to him. Show some love!
not cool man. phil is one of my favorites! he is so much better than the shit you put on here that we "have to listen to". i usually love you perez, but this is a poor choice of targets. im sure phil doesnt read you site……so i guess no harm……and if he did he would see all of his fans defending him.
Re: lele – Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Phil Collins has some really good songs….I think a lot of people care that hes retiring???
I dont get u perez you act like the jonas bros are the best thing to happen to music, but u think that a legend like Phil C and radiohead suck? YOU KNOW NOTHING ABOUT TALENT!!
i hope him coming back to us is against all odds but that's the chance i gotta take
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He'll be back. I just wish he would retire from all those crappy soft movie songs, although he's made more from that then genesis etc.. He blows
Why are you being so rude about Phil Collins? He was amazing! At least he knows when it's time to retire, unlike Madonna who just keeps going and going.