Phil Collins may never drum again
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Topic: Phil Collins may never drum again
Posted By: Steven in Atlanta
Subject: Phil Collins may never drum again
Date Posted: September 10 2009 at 13:59
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Phil Collins says he'll never drum again because of a
spinal injury. He admitted he "can't even hold the sticks properly
without it being painful" ( http://www.mirror.co.uk/ - Daily Mirror ). http://www.nme.com/news/daily-gossip/47228 |
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Posted By: Padraic
Date Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:02
| Terrible news, hope there's still something that could be done, but hope at least he can go about his daily routine without much pain. |
Posted By: Moogtron III
Date Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:40
| Too bad for him, as he also suffers from tinnitus, but this sounds worse. |
Posted By: The Doctor
Date Posted: September 10 2009 at 14:56
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That's terrible news. He is a master behind the kit. Hope for the best for him and hope he doesn't have too much pain. ------------- I can understand your anger at me, but what did the horse I rode in on ever do to you? |
Posted By: The T
Date Posted: September 10 2009 at 15:40
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Posted By: Roland113
Date Posted: September 11 2009 at 07:28
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Eh, not to sound flippant, just two years ago he said that he was never going to sing again, if he toured it would be behind the drums. I'm still hopeful. If Mr. Collins decides that he wants to drum again, he'll find a way. The article that I found stated that this was an ongoing issue derived from his drumming posture over the previous fifty years. I believe that when the urge hits him strong enough, he can relearn to play from a different sitting position. While I'm certainly not a drummer, I'm a musician. If you've done something that you love for so long, you'll find ways to continue doing it.
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Posted By: Chris S
Date Posted: September 11 2009 at 08:24
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The power of positive thinking! Good one and let's say " Never say Never" ------------- ...As I venture through the slipstream, between the viaducts in your dreams...[/COLOR] |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: September 11 2009 at 08:40
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That sucks. Take it easy Phil, you've earned it. Oddly enough, I ordered Face Value and it just arrived yesterday. Haven't heard that one in many years. But man he was drumming all over the place in the '70's and '80's. My collection is riddled with Phil.
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Posted By: The Runaway
Date Posted: September 11 2009 at 09:26
I hope Phil gets better, I was hoping for a Genesis reunion tour with our beloved Peter Gabriel  ------------- http://www.formspring.me/Aragorn224" rel="nofollow - Trendsetter win! The search for nonexistent perfection. |
Chris S wrote:Posted By: Blacksword
Date Posted: September 11 2009 at 10:26
| It is terrible news, but as Roland113 says he may well find a way. I hope so. He was always among progs finest drummers. I wish him well. |
Posted By: Nightfly
Date Posted: September 11 2009 at 10:41
I hope you're right, it would be a real shame if he never played again. Mind you I wouldn't be surprised if he never gets a strong enough urge to play again; he really seems to have lost interest in music generally over the last few years. a Genesis reunion with Gabriel might be what we need to shake him out his apathy.
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Posted By: Pekka
Date Posted: September 12 2009 at 01:25
http://genesis-music.com/news/ - http://genesis-music.com/news/
10.09.09 Statement from Phil Collins10 September 2009In the "There isn't any drama regarding my 'disability' and playing drums. "Maybe in a year or so it will change, but for now it is impossible for me to play drums or piano. I am not in any 'distressed' state, stuff happens in life." Phil ------------- http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=42652" rel="nofollow - It's on PA! 
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Posted By: J-Man
Date Posted: September 12 2009 at 20:09
They've mentioned something like that before, but by the time they stop procrastinating they'll all be dead. Anyway, I hope he's doing okay  -Jeff ------------- 
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Posted By: pilotmrm
Date Posted: September 12 2009 at 21:56
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This reacalls the period when U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. was sidelined owing to spinal problems. If reports be true, he actually uses specially designed drumsticks from Japan to lessen the force reaction on his body when he plays. ------------- Mikey |
Posted By: Angelo
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 03:09
That sounds better. I had doubts anyway when I saw the source was the Daily Mirror.... ------------- http://www.iskcrocks.com" rel="nofollow - ISKC Rock Radio I stopped blogging and reviewing - so won't be handling requests. Promo's for ariplay can be sent to [email protected] |
Posted By: St.Cleve Chronicle
Date Posted: September 13 2009 at 12:31
Especially when the URL says "daily-gossip". I'm also optimistic and I hope that someday he can play again. And even if he can't, his voice still hasn't gone anywhere... |
Posted By: Bitterblogger
Date Posted: September 14 2009 at 16:02
| I hope he can play again one day too. Because the alternative--him just singing syrupy MOR ballads--is even more depressing to contemplate. . . |
Posted By: XunknownX
Date Posted: September 15 2009 at 00:17
| Better he couldn't singa again, so that evereything went back to order. |
Posted By: Evolver
Date Posted: September 15 2009 at 12:09
Damn! ------------- Trust me. I know what I'm doing. |
Posted By: Pekka
Date Posted: September 15 2009 at 13:00
Yes. On the very moment Phil Collins sings his last note all copies of his albums disappear around the world along with the very knowledge of the fact that he ever opened his mouth in the first place. ------------- http://www.progarchives.com/album.asp?id=42652" rel="nofollow - It's on PA!
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Posted By: fuxi
Date Posted: September 16 2009 at 09:39
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"Phil drumming back to us is against all odds and it's what we've got to face."
But seriously, what a magnificent career the man's had, both as a singer and as an instrumentalist! |
Posted By: Slartibartfast
Date Posted: September 16 2009 at 09:43
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Hey, there's always the drum machine...
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Posted By: Icarium
Date Posted: July 09 2010 at 14:10
| I like Phils voice for its warmth, especialy in he's ballads he conveys true warmth and feeling to he's songs ( i Like ballads which are sung well and have rich texture and Phil knows how to make texture) |
Posted By: lucas
Date Posted: July 09 2010 at 15:05
Yes, indeed we often forget he is actually a very good vocalist. That's very sad news, Phil is one of my favourite drummers ever. His drumming is very distinctive, and always inspired. ------------- "Magma was the very first gothic rock band" (Didier Lockwood) |