Phil Collins: Life After the Beats

Phil Collins, now 75, has shared some personal health updates. He mentioned having a live-in nurse to help manage his medication. This comes after years of health struggles, including five knee surgeries. Phil talked about these challenges in a recent interview with BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball. He also opened up about his journey to sobriety. Phil admitted to drinking too much after tours. He spent months in the hospital due to kidney issues. Now, he's been sober for two years. Phil also discussed his mobility issues. He can walk, but only with help like crutches. Phil's health problems started with a spinal injury in 2007. He had surgery, but still had numbness in his fingers. In 2015, he had another operation to fix this. But he could only drum with his right hand. Phil did a final Genesis tour in 2021. His son Nic played drums for him during that tour.In a 2024 documentary, Phil said he might never drum regularly again. He's unsure if he'll record new music. He's been very sick lately and doesn't feel the same drive. Fans worried when he was hospitalized for knee surgery in 2025. But his representative said he wasn't in hospice care. Phil started drumming at age five. He joined Genesis in 1970. After Peter Gabriel left, Phil became the lead singer. He led Genesis to sell 150 million records. As a solo artist, he sold another 150 million records. Phil's health struggles have been ongoing. But he's still sharing his story. He's honest about his limits. And he's finding new ways to live after music.