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Phil Collins Says He Is Unsure If He Will Perform Again

By Dalton Mac Namee
09/11/2026
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Phil Collins has revealed that he is unsure if he will perform again.

The former Genesis singer made this revelation when speaking with The New York Times, where he reflected on his health issues he has suffered with over the years, which has included undergoing neck surgery in 2009 and spinal surgery in 2015.

In fact, Collins admitted that he feels "lucky" to be alive, and is uncertain if he will return to the stage again.


The singer has been sober for the last years, having previously had battles with alcoholism. 

"Everything that could go wrong, did, all at the wrong time," Collins said of his medical problems. "I'm not match-fit". 

However, Collins did insist that he has no regrets about taking on such a hectic touring schedule.

"I wouldn't (change anything)," he continued. "Because that would mean that I would have missed out on a lot of things that I learned from and I really enjoyed doing". 

On a more positive note, Collins did say that he is excited about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist next month, having previously been inducted as a member of Genesis.

Collins was inducted alongside household names including Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division / New Order, Oasis, Sade, the late Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan.

"I didn't go looking to see who was nominated this year, so I was quite surprised when I heard I was up for induction," Collins added. "It's just a pat on the back, you know. If it wasn't there, I wouldn't be craving it. But it is there, and I'm very, very pleased". 

The ceremony will take place at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles on November 14.

Back in May, Phil Collins had ruled out performing at this year's ceremony. More on this from Nova here. 

 

Written by Dalton Mac Namee

Dalton Mac Namee is a content writer for Nova.ie and a freelance GAA reporter from Louth, Ireland.

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