Phil Collins, the legendary drummer, singer and songwriter, is suffering from health issues that have greatly impacted his ability to perform his beloved craft. The iconic musician has announced that he is no longer able to play the drums due to his health issues.
Phil Collins’ Health Issues
Phil Collins has been suffering from health issues for many years. In 2015, he had to cancel his tour due to a back injury and in 2017 he underwent surgery to repair a dislocated vertebrae in his neck. In 2018, he was forced to cancel his appearance at the British Summer Time Festival due to a dislocated shoulder. More recently, Collins has been suffering from nerve damage in his hands that has left him unable to play the drums.
Impact on His Drumming Ability
The nerve damage in Collins’ hands has had a significant impact on his ability to play the drums. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Collins said that he tried to play the drums after his surgery but was unable to due to the pain and lack of dexterity. He said it was like “trying to play the piano with boxing gloves on.” Collins has since retired from playing the drums in public and has been focusing on singing and songwriting instead.
Phil Collins’ health issues have had a significant impact on his ability to play the drums. While he has retired from playing drums in public, he is still making music and focusing on singing and songwriting.