Washington DC [US], February 22 : Singer-drummer Phil Collins of the rock band Genesis admitted that he won't be returning to the drum kit as he is very sick and has lost interest in creating new music, reported Variety.
It's been established for years that Phil Collins won't be returning to the drum kit after he spent the final Genesis tour several years ago singing from a seated position while his son handled the percussion duties.
Now, shedding light on his present physical condition and future plans for his return, the singer said he has no inclination to return to a recording studio in any capacity due to physical limitations that have taken away his desire to create new music.
In an interview with Mojo Magazine, as quoted by Variety, Phil said,
"I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio and see what happens. But I'm not hungry for it anymore. The thing is, I've been sick, I mean, very sick"
As per Variety, a spinal injury in 2007 caused Collins to undergo severe nerve damage, and after a back operation, he was subsequently described as suffering from "drop foot,". It is a condition which makes it difficult to walk.
He further suffered a head injury in 2017. His son Nic played drums when Genesis did a final tour that ended in 2022.
In an interview in 2021, Phil announced that he wouldn't be returning to drumming on the group's farewell tour. He said, "I can barely hold a stick with this hand. I'm kind of physically challenged a bit, which is very frustrating." as quoted by Variety.
Collins last released an album, the covers collection "Going Back," in 2010. His last album of original material, "Testify," was released in 2002.