Pianists · b. 1951
Phil Collins
English drummer, singer, and songwriter (born 1951)
- Born
- 30 January 1951
London - Country
- United Kingdom
- Active
- 1968–2022
- Record labels
- Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, Warner Records Inc., Rhino Entertainment Company, Walt Disney Records
- Discography
- 46 albums
Biography
Phil Collins is a jazz musician who plays piano, guitar, drum kit and trumpet. Phil Collins was born on 30 January 1951 in London. The music is usually filed under jazz fusion, pop music and rock music. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, Warner Records Inc. and Rhino Entertainment Company. The discography here lists 46 albums, from “Face Value” (1981) to “Another Day in Fukuoka” (2023). Honours include Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist (1992), MusiCares Person of the Year (1997) and Academy Award for Best Original Song (2000).
Philip David Charles Collins (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is best known as the drummer and later lead vocalist of the rock band Genesis, and for his highly successful career as a solo artist. Between 1982 and 1990, Collins achieved three UK and seven US number-one singles as a solo performer. His work with Genesis, his solo material, and collaborations with other prominent musicians resulted in more US top-40 singles than any other artist during the 1980s. Born and raised in West London, Collins began playing drums at age five and completed training at a professional drama school. As a child actor, he secured stage and film roles, most notably playing the Artful Dodger in the West End production of the musical Oliver!. He transitioned fully to a professional music career in 1970 upon joining Genesis as their drummer.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Phil Collins is credited as a sideman
| 1975 | Teaser — Tommy Bolin |
| 1976 | Unorthodox Behaviour — Brand X |
| 1977 | Moroccan Roll — Brand X |
| 1979 | Exposure — Robert Fripp |
| 1980 | Do They Hurt? — Brand X |
| 1982 | Is There Anything About? — Brand X |
| 1983 | Scenario — Al Di Meola |
| 1984 | Chinese Wall — Philip Bailey |
| 1985 | Behind the Sun — Eric Clapton |
| 1986 | August — Eric Clapton |
| 1986 | Inside Out — Philip Bailey |
| 1989 | Journeyman — Eric Clapton |
| 1991 | 24 Nights — Eric Clapton |
| 1993 | Harbor Lights — Bruce Hornsby |
| 1995 | Q’s Jook Joint — Quincy Jones |
| 1995 | Tonin’ — The Manhattan Transfer |
| 1997 | Missing Period — Brand X |
| 2006 | Live at Montreux 1986 — Eric Clapton |
| 2017 | Reverence — Nathan East |
Member of
Awards
- 1992 Echo Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist
- 1997 MusiCares Person of the Year
- 2000 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 2002 Disney Legends
- 2003
- 2010 Johnny Mercer Award
- 2010 German Radio Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Silver Clef Award
- Royal Victorian Order
Books about Phil Collins
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Phil Collins play?
Phil Collins is known for playing piano, guitar, drum kit and trumpet.
When and where was Phil Collins born?
Phil Collins was born 30 January 1951 in London.
What are Phil Collins's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Face Value (1981), Hello, I Must Be Going! (1982), No Jacket Required (1985), …But Seriously (1989) and Serious Hits… Live! (1990).
External links
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