Industry May 11, 2026
Phil Collins Reflects on Stepping Up as Genesis's Frontman
“In the end, my wife said, ‘Why don’t you do it, Phil?’”
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MusicRadar
Phil Collins discussed the transition of taking over lead vocal duties for Genesis after Peter Gabriel's departure. Collins recalled initial public perceptions of the band as potentially "too strange" and expressed the band's uncertainty about continuing without Gabriel.
Collins stated that his wife encouraged him to take on the singing role, ultimately leading Genesis to superstardom. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
Collins stated that his wife encouraged him to take on the singing role, ultimately leading Genesis to superstardom. Originally reported by MusicRadar.