Phil Collins sparks serious health concerns
<p>Phil Collins has sparked concerns about his health after an interview on BBC Breakfast. </p>
<p>Appearing with his Genesis band members to promote the group's reunion tour, the 70-year-old musician said his son, Nic Collins would be drumming for the band going forward. </p>
<p>When asked why he wouldn't be drumming, Collins said, <span>"I'd love to but you know, I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. So there are certain physical things that get in the way."</span></p>
<p>Collins will still be singing with that band, but admitted he will miss drumming live. </p>
<p>He said, <span>"I'm kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I'd love to be playing up there with my son." </span></p>
<p>He isn't sure he will be touring much longer after the reunion shows, which have already been postponed due to the pandemic. </p>
<p><span>"We're all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed," he said. </span></p>
<p><span>"I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don't know if I want to go out on the road anymore."</span></p>
<p><span>Fans were upset about the news of his declining health, and took to Twitter to wish him well. </span></p>
<p><span>One fan wrote, “Shocked and sad to see #PhilCollins physical health and wish I could see #Genesis ‘Put to Bed’ U.K. tour. First fell in love with Genesis in the mid 80s as a teen, progressing to Phil Collin’s unique multi-gifted musical genius as a solo artist."</span></p>
<p>Another posted, “Aww just seen Phil Collins on BBC Breakfast. He doesn’t look at all well.”</p>
<p>A third said, “Wow. Watching Phil Collins speak, again, what a reminder to live life to the full and awareness of our time on earth.”</p>
<p><span>Collins has had health issues for many years, including a series of broken bones and had major back surgery in 2015 which left him with lasting nerve damage. </span></p>
<p><span>He also suffered from a fall in 2017, which left him relying on a cane to assist with walking. </span></p>
<p><em>Image credit: Getty Images</em></p>
