Industry May 11, 2026

Phil Collins on Leading Genesis After Peter Gabriel's Departure

“In the end, my wife said, ‘Why don’t you do it, Phil?’”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Phil Collins on Leading Genesis After Peter Gabriel's Departure

Phil Collins discusses the period when he took over as the frontman for Genesis after Peter Gabriel's departure. He acknowledges that some found the band "too strange" with Gabriel but expresses the band's uncertainty about continuing without him. Collins ultimately agreed to sing after his wife encouraged him. Originally reported by MusicRadar.