Phil is not a singer that plays drums, he is a drummer that can sing.

Phil Collins is one of the most famous drummers in rock history.

One of the best drummers that ever lived!!

Kathy here - Phil was the drummer for Genesis, then the lead singer left, and Phil took over. So, he is a drummer that can sing!! He can't play drums anymore due to physical strain over the years, but his son now plays the drums for him. Thanks for your reaction!

The bassist you noticed is Leland Sklar, and he's a legend. He has played bass on over 2000 albums. He's literally one of the very best ever. Oh, and he has a KZfaq channel. 🙂

I just love the reaction when he sits down and starts on the drum then he blows your mind again. It's orgasmic

I saw him in Mexico and the reaction was exactly the same!! What’s different? His son played the drums and Phil sung sit in front of the audience because of his physical problems. It was the highest point of the show, I’ll never forget this experience. Love Phil!!

One of the most sincere reactions I have seen! I keep worrying he won’t make it to the drums on time. Gives me chills. Still gives me goosebumps. Saw him live in Philadelphia!

Great reaction! Phil Collins isn't a singer who plays drums; he's a drummer who sings. He was the drummer for the band Genesis. When the lead singer (Peter Gabriel) left, Collins took over that role though he didn't care to do that.

Phil Collins is one of the few that can play drums & sing at the same time! He also plays piano & a few others...lol. I get the chills every time I see this performance! Phil Collins was in the band Genesis but also had his solo career. He is one of three artists.... that have sold over 100 million records with Genesis (band) & his solo albums!

Thanks for the sincere reactions. God bless you both!

Not bad for a drummer who sings a bit! Phil joined Genesis in 1970 as their drummer. He did some backing vocals to the singer, Peter Gabriel, and also as the singer on 2 tracks up until 1976. Peter Gabriel left 1975 after the Lamb Lies Down On Broadway tour and the search for a new singer began. After MANY auditions for a new singer, the band decided that Phil would be the new Genesis singer. They released the 1976 album A Trick Of The Tail with Phil Collins on vocals and drums. For tours they hired an additional drummer, Bill Bruford and in 1977 they hired Chester Thompson who played on tours. He also played almost every Phil Collins solo tours. Phil also played in jazz fusion band Brand X from 1976 beside Genesis recording and touring. Phil Collins is one of only three artists that has sold over 100 million albums as a solo artist and with a group. The other two is Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney. Collins also produced and played drums on Frida's (from ABBA) soloalbum Something's Going On 1982 and produced and toured with Eric Clapton. Also played drums on some of Robert Plant's (led zeppelin) soloalbums. He had some acting skills, starred in one episode of Miami Vice and had the leading role in movie Buster. Some other apperances as well. A busy drummer who sings a bit! 👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥

Loved your reaction! This video is easily in my top 5 of live performances!

I love your reactions! This was epic. He is the goat! ❤

We love Phil. Although he can no longer play drums, he will always be remembered for his expertise in drumming and singing. ❤❤

Again, I’ve said this many, many, times. Our Phil fix in the ERA, singers could actually sing. No special effects, it’s a pure vocalist. 🥹😀😃😅

ביצוע מושלם❤❤❤❤👍👍הוא אגדה הוא איקוני❤❤❤❤מצוין..אהבתי את התגובה שלכם👍👍👍👍👍🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

Phil is a legend. Period. ❤

Great 👍🏽 Choice…Phil is a LEGEND.i remember listening to this SONG 🙋🏻‍♀️🎼🎶💫🎶🎵🌟when I was 13 years old in my grandparents back yard where I use to sleep. The SONG gave me chills back then…oh NOSTALGIA 🙇🏻‍♀️🫶🏽. I love 💗 this LIVE PERFORMANCE in PARIS. I still admire his chilling effect on anyone who watches him. Happy New Years 🎉 2023’.

That "effect" you hear on his voice is Brad Cole on the "Vocoder." He was 53 years old when he did this concert in Bercy, Paris in 2004. Truly an amazing performance by Brad Cole (keyboards, synthesizers, Vocoder), Daryl Stuermer (6 String Guitar), Leland Sklar (Bass Guitar), Chester Thompson ("Rhythm" Drums) and Phil himself (vocals, drums). It was performed in front of 20,000 + people at the "Palais Omnisport de Paris" and truly was, if not the greatest, close to the greatest live performance ever. It was from his "Finally... The First Farewell" Tour and this particular concert in Bercy started with an amazing "Drums, Drums & More Drums" track performed by Phil and his other drummer, the previously mentioned Mr. Thompson. Incidentally, this track ("In the Air Tonight") was the 17th in the tracklist sandwiched between Separate Lives and Dance into the Light. Phil had the energy he had in this song all the way through to the end of the concert (as did his musicians). Now that he can no longer drum, his son NIcholas plays drums almost as well as the old man did--literally--Phil is in his 70's now. His son was on the Domino tour with Genesis recently. Oh and of course, his daughter Lily is rapidly becoming a famous actress in her own right. So, he's still doing alright I suppose (tongue in cheek).

So powerful! 👀👀👏👏👏👏😍😍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥

Magical. The 'other' voice is from the keys as the keyboard player sings along with him for the effect. The whole concert is dope from Paris 2004 (Bercy Arena). Phil is a drummer first and a singer second if you can believe it. Check out Genesis in the 70s and 80s. Epic. His solo concerts are golden. Leland Sklar plays bass. He played bass with James Taylor and literally hundreds of the best recording ever made. Love how you understand how amazing this production is. The drums come up from below. This is a masterpiece, yes.

For me, it is a pleasure to see him back on the drums, if only for a few minutes. Phil Collins is ranked among the best drummers in the world. He drummed with Genesis from the late sixties into the seventies. When Peter Gabriel left Genesis to start his solo career, Phil took over singing and continued to make the band more famous than ever. The other drummer you saw tonight is Chester Thompson, who has been the drummer for Phil for many years. Phil is 57 in this performance. He is now 72. He must now walk with a cane and sit through performances due to a fall that injured his spine. Phil's son Nic is now his drummer. I suggest that you follow his career backwards, as you are familiar with his late single work rather than his early band work with Genesis.

Hi coming England when I growing up I was listening to Genesis and I was listening to Phil Collins after they split up he wrote a lot of awesome songs I am now retired and I will listen to his music while chilling out all the best from a 🌬️ Nottinghamshire England 👍😁

❤️ this yes 👍👍💃💃💃 but his epic was a battle if the drums with chester .... Now THATS epic ❤️❤️❤️

You have just experienced The Phil Collins. Enjoy. ❤

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if you are aware of Live Aid Phil played the drums in both Wembley and Philedelphia. He flew on Concorde to get to philly to do their Live Aid concert on the same Day :)

Refreshing is a good word for it

Remember this song from the 80's, became a hit in the TV show Miami Vice. Love that show, stilkl watch the whole series once a year lol. He was even in it, lead actor in one episode. It's called Phil the shill if you wanna watch the episode lol. This song was in the pilot of the show, the first episode.

This is by far the deepest of all his performances.

The drum sound is called gated reverb, which Phil Collins “invented” by accident during a recording, and influenced the sound of the ‘80s.

I recently watched a TV series called The Americans which is about Russian spies living in the US in the 80s. This song was played in the first episode of the first season. It's my favorite Phil Collins song too.

Já assisti esse vídeo milhares de vezes e todas as vezes choro e fico arrepiada. Não acredito no que vejo. Só tenho uma palavra: PERFEIÇÃO. Neste vídeo ele está no auge da vitalidade. Hoje Phil está muito doente. Temos que homenagea-lo enquanto está aqui agradecendo por tudo que ele é para a música. Saúde ao meu amado Phil.🙏🇧🇷

EPIC Performance! 🤯

His drums have open bottom end, that is why the sound is a lot brighter. And regarding the timing of his walk, well, he is a drummer first, so... keeping the time and rytham is kind of a second nature to him, right? Great reaction, thanks!

Not knowing Phil is a drummer. I feel old ... Thanks for your reaction guys ^^

Collins joined Genesis in 1971 (1970?) as a drummer after reading an ad in a musci magazine. He plays drums since the age or 4.

He is EPIC..!!!! He was 57 when he did this concert...He can still pack a house !!! LOVE HIS MUSIC....

You should see the whole concert. It is great. Paris 2004. Also, check out early Genesis. They are amazing with Peter Gabriel AND Phil Collins. So different from the Genesis you know from the 80s. Check out 'The Musical Box' or 'Cinema Show'.

Thank you for mentioning raising the bar. That's who Phil Collins is} drummer/piano/lead vocals/song writer/composer/performer

Phill Collins, he played drums for Genesis Progressive rock band all his life, and he was back vocals too, when Peter Gabriel left the band , Phill take the control and he sang on live and studio performances, playing drumms too, theres always a second drummer on live shows, Chesther Thompson and another great drummer Bill Bruford from Yes progressive rock band. He´s top ten drummer on the 70´s, sharing scene with Carl Palmer (ELP), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Ian Paice ( Deep Purple), Biil Bruford (Yes) , Alan White ( Yes), among other awesome drummers of this golden period of music.

I love your reactions guys, and this one didn't disappoint me either. Phil Collins is one of the greats of music and this On Air Tonight is his workhorse. congratulations a hug and happy to see you again.

He originally played the drums in his first band Genesis..

If I ever want to see my wife air drumming in the car, all I have to do is play this awesome song!

great reaction

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

True stiry.

The audience is (only) clapping in reverence. Phil is conducting the suspense driven show. This is his mid-show break.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to a new episode of _Guess my job!_ "

That voice effect is from the keyboard player singing through the keyboard with Collins. Reverb also.

He was actually a drummer before a singer. 😮😮😮😮. You guys need too watch Queen, live at the Live Aid concert. Blow your socks off. 🤷‍♀️❤️🇬🇧🤷‍♀️❤️🇬🇧

Thank you for reacting to this masterpiece. I think this is his best performance ever. The whole concert was epic. I saw him in Germany and I will never forget the moment when this song started. The whole crowd was waiting for this. He is one of the best drummers in the world. You can check out the beginning of the concert to see his drum skills. He started the show with an epic drum performance. The full concert is available on KZfaq kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mbaqpb1els2RZ4k.html The effect on his voice is done by Brad Cole on the keybord with a vocorder (you can see him at 7:25) and the drum sounds at the beginning of the song are produced by a 40-year old Roland TR-808 drumcomputer.

I’m working on something & Ebony’s seemingly pure & honest reaction is what is inspiring it. I will let you know when it’s done.

one of the best drummers of all time and you say "I had no idea he played drums" ???? come on!

Amazing song and performance. And of course a good reaction. Easy lover is another good song by Phil Collins and has a funny video

I've been a drummer since I was 8 years old and was in rock bands until i was 52. Singing and playing drums takes a lot of core strength. With both your feet sometimes lifted up at the same time and you're bouncing on your drum stool it puts a lot of pressure on your abdomen which is where the power for your voice comes from. It's so sad that phil is in very poor health and can no longer play drums and has had to sing whilst sitting in a wheelchair. Talent at it's best. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

No drums in the beginning!! Phil's son was on back up drums but no play in beginning. No auto tune, 100% natural talent!! Almost 80,000 in audience that night!!

He was the drummer for Genesis!

…..oh my gosh, I’d forgotten all about that music video with the iguana (or Komodo dragon?) or whatever it was….. wow! That also brought back that childhood memory! 🥰🥰

NO CHOIR... JUST PHIL!!

Your reaction was great to watch and listen to !!!! My favorite video !!!!! 💥💥💥😘

He played drums in a band before singing

I know it’s been awhile. It was all him. No special effects. 80,000 People there. The Drums came up out the riser that’s why the audience started going crazy!

He also plays the piano. I love 'Against All Odds.' I think it was at live aid, he pressed the wrong key, grinned and continued singing. I mean we all know Queen stole the show.

Phil Collins studied in drums, he´s one of the best..... and...... he sings a little bit too 🤗

Effect is second vocal with a vocoder by the keyboardist.

phil is a very versatile musician as he plays other instruments too

The videos are so much better with no talking....

Check out drums, drums and more drums from the same concert

Drummer since age 5.

I saw his FIRST EVER Top Of The Bill performance 50 years ago, in 1872 in South East London with is previous Group=GENESIS with 3,000 others. Where have the last 50 years gone though?😀

He’s a drummer.

Pretty sure he either gave us or popularized the gated reverb(snare)

This is NOT 'I Can't Dance' (a spoof on 'air head' jeans models). Check out 70s Genesis or any of his live solo concerts. Dope!

He also writes his songs.

Always was a drummer

Eagles "Hotel California"

you had no idea Phil Collins plays the drums? LOL. Did you know Eric Clapton plays the guitar?

Si vola

God has put his seal of approval on this song only because we’re getting ready to meet Jesus in the air and that is called the rapture!!! Are you rapture ready??? 🌈🕊️🆙🕊️🌈

This was his cool look doing. Noggin BG go do South Genesis. Once seen PoC, Mike utthorgord and Pete zgabri. They are all above Genesis. Excuse te typos. No fix there.

Up the volume on the video and lower the volume on your input as well as put yourselves in the small caption & the video in large would be my suggestion to you.

He was a drummer first, singer next.

Aren’t all drummers good with the timing ?

Brilliant liive version, if u like live bands, listen to ELO, their live version of telephone line is better than the original as are most of their songs from the wembley l2017 tour

To think if Phil’s 1st wife had not cheated on him and he went through such a bad divorce , he would not have written this epic song and a few others including… I don’t care anymore

Sometimes its better to listen than to talk. I'm out.

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Your wife tries to listen the voice of singer and you only talking... do it at end dude

Thumbs down for the constant talking over the music, and your voices are much too loud compared to the music.

Please, please believe I don't want to hate on this. Absolute bullshit all of this audio is live.

Man you talk so much

You talk all the time