Phil Collins Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

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 –

1. Oleta Adams
2. 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.
3. Jill Tavelman (1980-1996) – They parent a daughter named (b. March 18, 1989).
4. Lavinia Lang
5. 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.
6. 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

1. He is regarded as “one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the ’80s and beyond”.
2. 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.
3. In 1999, Phil Collins received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
4. He has also authored books like The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector’s Journey and Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography.
5. 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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