Music legend says he can’t play guitar anymore due to health problems
- Phil Collins, the legendary Genesis frontman, has publicly shared his struggle with declining health, leading to a loss of interest in making music. Collins admitted, "I'm not hungry for it anymore."
- Due to ongoing health issues from a spinal injury in 2007 and complications from Type 2 diabetes in 2017, Collins has said he can no longer hold drumsticks properly, stating, "I can't even hold the sticks properly without it being painful."
- In a recent interview with Mojo magazine, Collins expressed feelings of shock and frustration about not being able to play drums, pivotal to his identity: "To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock."
- Despite his challenges, Collins remains hopeful, saying: "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I will have a crack at it.
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Rock Icon Phil Collins Says Health Issues Have Ended His Music Career
Legendary rock drummer and songwriter Phil Collins issued a tragic health update over the weekend, stating that he believes his music career is over as he battles severe health issues. Collins, who served as the drummer and later lead singer for Genesis before becoming one of the most successful solo artists of the 1980’s, revealed that he is no longer “hungry” to write music or perform live in a new interview with Mojo. Back in 2022, the “In Th…
Phil Collins admits he isn't 'hungry' for music anymore in upsetting health update
In a troubling update about his ongoing health issues, Phil Collins has admitted that he has been so sick that he doesn't have the urge to play music at all. The 74-year-old Genesis legend retired in 2022 after he became increasingly physically limited as a result of a spinal injury from 2007. The drummer, singer and songwriter was also diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2017. In a recent interview with Mojo magazine, the star gave a saddening up…
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