Phil Collins: The Drummer Who Became a Pop Icon

Phil Collins is a British musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is best known as the drummer and lead singer of the progressive rock band Genesis. Collins began his solo career in 1981 and has since released eight studio albums. He has won numerous awards, including seven Grammy Awards, three Brit Awards, and an Academy Award.
Collins was born in London, England, on January 30, 1951. He began playing the drums at an early age and was influenced by jazz musicians such as Buddy Rich and Gene Krupa. Collins joined Genesis in 1970 and played on the band's first four albums. He became the lead singer of Genesis in 1975 after Peter Gabriel left the band.
Collins' breakthrough as a solo artist came with his 1981 album Face Value. The album featured the hit singles "In the Air Tonight" and "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)." Collins has continued to release successful solo albums throughout his career, including No Jacket Required (1985), …But Seriously (1989), and Both Sides (1993).
In addition to his music career, Collins has also appeared in several films and television shows. He starred in the 1988 film Buster and the 2003 film Calendar Girls. Collins has also hosted the television show The Phil Collins Show.
Collins is a talented musician and songwriter who has enjoyed a successful career in both music and film. He is a true icon of the pop music world.