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when you realise that phil was 52 and suffering from arthritis at this stage in his career, you know that the respect he commands is completely earned

As great a singer as Phil was and became, he will always be a drummer first to me. People don't realize what an innovator he is. When 'prog rock' was in it's infancy in the early '70's, Phil was there with Genesis and later Brand 'X' (a part-time fusion band) in the late '70's. The drum sound he (& Producer Hugh Padgham produced) laid the groundwork for a new standard of recorded drum which was everywhere in the '80's. He is only one of three artists to sell 100 million records with a band and another 100 million as a solo act (Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson the other two). He has either played or produced nearly anyone who was anyone and has left a legacy, work ethic and resume that NO ONE of future generations will be able to match. His talent behind the kit is undeniable and this isn't even him at his best. Chester Thompson was a seasoned session player before he even hooked up with Genesis in 1977. He had stints with Weather Report and Frank Zappa and later even the Bee Gees (1989)before beginning his role as the main 'live' drummer from 1977-2007. He & Phil had a falling out around 2010 and haven't spoken since which is a drag. Chester taught me all about 'groove' and has made me a much more soulful player than I ever would have been had I not come across his playing, style and musical mannerisms. Early Genesis could be described as kind of 'stiff'. If you listen to live records like 'Second's Out' or 'Three Sides Live', Chester allowed the songs to breathe more. He loosened them up and when Phil wasn't playing, he had the ability to turn a driving band into a locomotive.

The other drummer is Chester Thompson who has been with Phil Collins and Genesis since 1977. The one on percussion is the great Louis Conte. This is from Phil's 2004 First Farewell Tour in Paris. Phil and Chester has developed this drum-routine since - 77 and has always been a live favourite. There are, IMO, better duels in Genesis concerts. 🔥🔥

Thank you as a female drummer!!! Phil was definitely an inspiration to me I love that man!!!!

You're saying singing & drumming is better, well, that is exactly Phil did with Genesis!! Just an incredible drummer as well as the amazing Chester Tompson!!

“In the air tonight”, live from same concert in Paris must be one of the best live performances.

saw them perform duets twice in 1987 in genesis, the rocked it, always an ovation

Wow. I never saw that. That was amazing.

OH, they rehearse.....and can do it the same time, every time. Listen to their unison parts. Yeah, they are that good! Phil Collins wanted each concert to be GREAT. Chester played with the best before joining Genesis. He played with Frank Zappa (think 'Inca Roads') and the great jazz/fusion group Weather Report (think 'Birdland' and 'Mercy, Mercy, Mercy')

Wow powerful, iconic drum performances love it ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Seen Genesis and Phil. Phil and Chester are legends. Phil now has passed it down to his son. Awesome doesn’t cover it.

I have heard it said the drummer is the smartest one in the band. Believe it.

Uncle Phil😍🥁🥁🥁🤘🏾

if you watch the whole concert you won't regret it - it's fantastic - the first farewell tour in paris france at bercy

Are we not entertained?! Great reaction!

Great reaction!💖

Y’all are awesome 👏🏻

That is chester Thompson

If you want to hear some insane drums and percussion, check out Santana-Soul Sacrifice! This was at Woodstock and that drummer was 17 years old.

When having multiple drummers the timing has to be nothing less than 100% perfect or it can sound like a total mess. These guys are 100% perfect.

Awesome Opening to a Great Concert (Paris 2004 I think-the whole concert is here on youtube). Love your reviews but you turned this one off seconds before the most amazing intro ever-Set the whole tone for this great concert! Trust me, go check it out

Nice! ✌️

Try Phil Collins in the air tonight!!!!

Yeah baby, masters at work. Maybe I'm wrong but Phil seems to be getting a tad bit tired at one point. But pure fire. It's amazing to me they don't get tired. Pros. I'm a drummer and just bang on what I have to practice. Resonate table tops would be preferred. Though I don't compare to these guys or Neil Peart, Bonham, etc.

its pretty " easy " if u open a music composer programme and add drums/kicks in the same rhythm itll always work out