Industry May 12, 2026
Phil Collins's Unexpected Rise to Frontman of Genesis
“In the end, my wife said, ‘Why don’t you do it, Phil?’”
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MusicRadar
Genesis faced uncertainty about their future when Peter Gabriel departed, with some public members finding the band's sound too unconventional. However, Phil Collins's wife encouraged him to take on the lead vocals, a decision that ultimately led to him becoming the singing drummer and guiding Genesis to significant commercial success. Originally reported by MusicRadar.