Phil Collins
Phil Collins is an English singer, songwriter, drummer and producer whose music connects Genesis, solo pop records and Disney’s Tarzan.
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DisneyOverview
- Born
- January 30, 1951, London, England
- Work
- Singer, songwriter, drummer and producer
- Genesis
- Joined as drummer in 1970; became lead singer in 1975
- Solo breakthrough
- Face Value and “In the Air Tonight,” 1981
Mini bio
How it started.
Phil grew up in London and worked as a child actor, playing the Artful Dodger in the West End musical Oliver! His next stage was behind a drum kit: he joined Genesis in 1970 and stepped into lead vocals after Peter Gabriel left in 1975.
Finding his own voice.
His 1981 solo debut Face Value brought “In the Air Tonight” and “I Missed Again” to listeners beyond Genesis. The album paired personal songs with R&B and pop-rock. No Jacket Required followed in 1985, with “Sussudio,” “One More Night” and “Take Me Home,” and won the Grammy for Album of the Year.
Beyond the solo records.
His musical life also includes the jazz-fusion group Brand X and collaborations with artists including Robert Plant, Philip Bailey and John Martyn. For Disney’s Tarzan, he wrote and sang songs including “Two Worlds,” “Son of Man” and “You’ll Be in My Heart.” He later expanded Tarzan for Broadway with new songs.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 1989Another Day in ParadiseSinger and songwriter
- 1985No Jacket RequiredSolo artist
- 1981Face ValueSolo artist
Film and stage
- 2006Tarzan on BroadwayComposer and lyricist
- 1999TarzanSongwriter and singer
Awards
- Academy Award2000 · Best Original Song for “You’ll Be in My Heart” from Tarzan.
- Grammy AwardsEight wins, including Album of the Year for No Jacket Required in 1986 and Record of the Year for “Another Day in Paradise” in 1991.
- Songwriters Hall of FameInducted in 2003; received the Johnny Mercer Award in 2010.
- Disney LegendHonored in the Music category in 2002.
Quotes
I've released some great records and I've released some dogs. But frankly, the fun is in creating the thing.Phil Collins, Recording Academy artist profile
The Recording Academy uses this reflection on making records in its artist biography.
Trivia
- Before Genesis, he played the Artful Dodger in the London stage production of Oliver!.
- He performed at both the London and Philadelphia Live Aid concerts on the same day in 1985.
- Alongside his rock and pop work, he co-founded the jazz-fusion band Brand X.
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