Phil Collins is a legendary English drummer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, and voiceover artist who is best known for being the drummer/singer of the rock band Genesis which also includes keyboardist Tony Banks and bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford. He has also flourished as a solo artist and has released many successful albums like Face Value, Hello, I Must Be Going!, No Jacket Required, and Dance into the Light.
Sun Sign
Aquarius
Residence
Miami, Florida, United States
Manager
Phil Collins is represented by Philip Collins Ltd., Production Company, London, England, United Kingdom.
Genre
Pop, Soft Rock, Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Jazz Fusion, Blue-Eyed Soul
Instruments
Drums, Vocals
Labels
Virgin, Atlantic, WEA, Walt Disney, Rhino, Legacy, RCA
Girlfriend / Spouse
Phil Collins has dated –
- Oleta Adams
- Andrea Bertorelli (1973-1980) – After their marriage in 1975, he adopted Bertorelli’s daughter Joely (b. August 8, 1972). Later on, the duo was blessed with a son named Simon Collins (b. September 14, 1976). The marriage ended in 1980.
- Jill Tavelman (1980-1996) – They parent a daughter named (b. March 18, 1989).
- Lavinia Lang
- Orianne Cevey (1999-2008, 2016-Present) – He married Swiss translator Orianne Cevey in 1999 and they have 2 sons – Nicholas (b. 2001) and Matthew (b. 2004). The duo divorced in 2008 with Collins paying the largest divorce settlement of £25 million in a British celebrity divorce. However, the duo reunited in 2016.
- Dana Tyler (2006-2016)
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Wears glasses
- Receding hairline
- Distinctive singing voice and emotive delivery
- Often writes songs with just 3 chords
Phil Collins Favorite Things
- Guitarist –
- Genesis Album – The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway
- One Of His Favorite Bands – The Who
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Phil Collins Facts
- He is regarded as “one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the ’80s and beyond”.
- Alongside and , he has been one of the 3 artists who have sold over 100 million records worldwide both as solo artists and separately as principal members of a band.
- In 1999, Phil Collins received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- He has also authored books like The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey and Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography.
- Phil Collins has supported People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and also donated autographed drum sticks supporting the organization’s campaign against Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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Facts of Philip David Charles Collins
- Gender Male
- full namePhilip David Charles Collins
- nicknamesPhil, Little Elvis
- birthplaceChiswick, Middlesex, England, United Kingdom
- Date of Birth January 30, 1951
- Age 73 years 9 months
- Horoscope Aquarius
- Lucky Number 2
- Lucky Stone Amethyst
- Lucky Color Turquoise
- Best Match for Marriage Aquarius, Gemini, Sagittarius
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundEnglish
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$300 million
- professionDrummer, Singer, Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, Record Producer, Actor, Voiceover Artist
- weight67 kg or 147.5 lbs
- height5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
- hair colorSalt and Pepper
- eye colorBlue
- body type / buildSlim
- motherWinifred June Collins
- fatherGreville Philip Austin Collins
- brothersClive Collins
- sistersCarole