Career Timeline of Phil Collins: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Phil Collins made an impact.
Phil Collins is a highly successful English musician, known as the drummer and later lead singer of the rock band Genesis and for his prolific solo career. During the 1980s, Collins achieved more US Top 40 singles than any other artist through his work with Genesis, collaborations, and solo releases. Notable hits include "In the Air Tonight," "Against All Odds," "One More Night," and "Another Day in Paradise," solidifying his status as a pop icon.
1964: Extra in the Beatles' film
In 1964, Phil Collins had an uncredited part as an extra in the Beatles' film "A Hard Day's Night."
1967: Starred in Calamity the Cow
In 1967, Phil Collins starred in "Calamity the Cow", a film produced by the Children's Film Foundation. After a falling out with the director, Collins decided to quit acting to pursue music.
1968: Cut scene in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
In 1968, Phil Collins was to appear in "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" as one of the children who storm the castle, but his scene was cut.
1969: Formed Flaming Youth
In 1969, after a European tour with John Walker's backing band, Phil Collins and his bandmates formed a rock band called Hickory, which later became Flaming Youth. They signed to Fontana Records and recorded the concept album "Ark 2".
May 1970: Congas on George Harrison's song
In May 1970, Phil Collins played congas on George Harrison's song "Art of Dying", but his contribution was omitted from the final recording.
July 1970: Audition for Genesis
In July 1970, Phil Collins auditioned for Genesis after seeing an advertisement in Melody Maker.
August 1970: Joined Genesis as drummer
On August 8, 1970, Phil Collins officially joined Genesis as their drummer.
1970: Collins' Songwriting contributions in Genesis
During the period of 1970-75, Phil Collins contributed to the songwriting jams that produced much of Genesis's material, including the staccato rhythm for "Watcher of the Skies".
1970: Collins joined Genesis
From 1970 to 1975, Phil Collins played drums, percussion, and backing vocals on Genesis albums and concerts. He quickly became the primary backing vocalist.
January 1971: Steve Hackett joined Genesis
In January 1971, Steve Hackett joined Genesis.
1973: Collaboration with Peter Banks
In 1973, Phil Collins and Steve Hackett collaborated on the solo debut of former Yes guitarist, Peter Banks, marking an early venture outside of Collins' work with Genesis.
1973: Collins' First Lead Vocal
In 1973, Phil Collins sang "More Fool Me" on Genesis' album "Selling England by the Pound" and on the subsequent tour, marking the first time he assumed the role of Genesis lead vocalist in a live setting.
1973: Praise for Drumming on 'Selling England by the Pound'
In 1973, Rush drummer Neil Peart praised Phil Collins' "beautiful drumming" and "lovely sound" on the Genesis album "Selling England by the Pound", calling it "an enduring masterpiece of drumming".
1974: Drums on Brian Eno's album
In 1974, Phil Collins played drums on Brian Eno's second album, "Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)", after Eno had contributed electronic effects to two songs on "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway".
1974: Influence on Progressive Rock Drummers
In 1974, according to readers of Rhythm magazine, Phil Collins work on the Genesis album "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" was seen as influential to progressive rock drummers.
August 1975: Named lead vocalist of Genesis
In August 1975, Phil Collins became the lead vocalist of Genesis during the recording of their album "A Trick of the Tail".
1975: Collins's role in Genesis
From 1970 to 1975, Phil Collins played drums, percussion, and backing vocals on Genesis albums and concerts. He quickly became the primary backing vocalist.
1975: Session Work and Album Appearances
In 1975, Collins contributed to several albums, showcasing his versatility. He played drums, vibraphone, and percussion on Steve Hackett's solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, and also performed on Eno's albums Another Green World, Before and After Science, and Music for Films. Additionally, he joined the jazz fusion group Brand X, replacing their drummer and contributing to their first two albums. He also played percussion on Johnny the Fox by Thin Lizzy, and sang on Anthony Phillips' debut solo album, The Geese & the Ghost.
1975: Collins becomes lead singer of Genesis
In 1975, Phil Collins took over the role of lead singer for Genesis after Peter Gabriel's departure.
1976: Chester Thompson joins Genesis' backing bands
In 1976, Phil Collins brought in American drummer Chester Thompson who became a mainstay of Genesis's and Collins's backing bands until 2010.
1977: Genesis continued as a trio
In 1977, Collins, Banks, and Rutherford decided to continue Genesis as a trio and recorded "...And Then There Were Three...." which included the band's first UK Top 10 and US Top 40 single, "Follow You Follow Me".
December 1978: Hiatus and Marital Issues
In December 1978, Genesis went on hiatus after touring, and Phil Collins traveled to Vancouver, Canada, in an attempt to salvage his marriage. This attempt ultimately failed, leading to his wife returning to England with their children.
1978: Use of Instruments Post-1978
After 1978, Phil Collins's sound, particularly in Genesis and his solo career, included instruments like the Roland TR-808, Roland TR-909, Simmons SDS-V, and LinnDrum drum machines.
1980: Genesis Resumes Activity with Duke
In 1980, Genesis resumed activity, recording and touring with their album Duke. Each of the three members, including Collins, contributed two tracks to the album. Collins put forward "Please Don't Ask" and "Misunderstanding".
1980: Collaboration with Hugh Padgham
In 1980, Phil Collins collaborated with Hugh Padgham on Peter Gabriel's self-titled album, setting the stage for their later work on Collins's debut solo album, Face Value. This collaboration was instrumental in developing the distinct sound of 'Face Value'.
February 1981: Release of 'Face Value'
In February 1981, Phil Collins released his debut solo album, Face Value. The album reached number one in several countries and number seven in the US, with the lead single, "In the Air Tonight", becoming a hit. The album's themes were influenced by Collins's divorce.
September 1981: Solo Performance at Amnesty International Benefit Show and Genesis Album Release
In September 1981, Phil Collins performed as a solo artist at the Amnesty International benefit show, The Secret Policeman's Other Ball, performing "In the Air Tonight" and "The Roof Is Leaking". Also in September 1981, Genesis released the album Abacab.
1981: "In The Air Tonight" Chart Peak
In 1981, "In the Air Tonight" reached No. 6 on the New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart.
1981: First appearance at Secret Policeman's Ball
In 1981, Phil Collins made his first appearance at the Secret Policeman's Ball in London.
1981: Release of "Face Value" album
In 1981, Phil Collins released his album "Face Value".
1981: Divorce Finalized
In 1981, Phil Collins' divorce was finalized. During this period, while other Genesis members worked on solo albums, Collins rejoined Brand X and also started writing his own demos, marking a period of personal and professional transition.
October 1982: Genesis Reunion Concert
In October 1982, Phil Collins participated in the Genesis reunion concert, Six of the Best, at the Milton Keynes Bowl, which marked the return of Peter Gabriel on lead vocals and Steve Hackett on guitar for this one-off show.
November 1982: Release of 'Hello, I Must Be Going!'
In November 1982, Phil Collins released his second solo album, Hello, I Must Be Going!, which reached number 2 in the UK and number 8 in the US. The album's second single, a cover of "You Can't Hurry Love", became his first UK number one single.
1982: Release of "Hello, I Must Be Going" album
In 1982, Phil Collins released his album "Hello, I Must Be Going".
February 1983: End of 'Hello, I Must Be Going!' Tour
In February 1983, Phil Collins concluded the Hello, I Must Be Going! tour of Europe and North America. Following the tour, Collins played drums on Robert Plant's second solo album, The Principle of Moments, and produced and played on two tracks for Adam Ant's album Strip.
May 1983: Genesis Album Recording
In May 1983, Phil Collins, Tony Banks, and Mike Rutherford recorded a self-titled Genesis album, marking another phase in the band's ongoing work.
February 1984: Release of 'Against All Odds'
In February 1984, Phil Collins released "Against All Odds", the main theme for the romantic film of the same name. This single demonstrated a more pop-oriented sound and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, marking a significant achievement in his solo career.
February 1984: End of Genesis Tour and Release of Live Album
In February 1984, the Genesis tour concluded with five shows in Birmingham, England, which were filmed and released as the live album Genesis Live – The Mama Tour, marking the end of a significant touring period for the band.
1984: Collaborations and Charity Work
In 1984, Phil Collins contributed to Philip Bailey's album Chinese Wall, including the duet "Easy Lover", which was successful in both the UK and the US. He also produced and played on tracks for Eric Clapton's Behind the Sun. Additionally, Collins participated in Band Aid, playing drums on "Do They Know It's Christmas?" for Ethiopian famine relief.
1984: Played drums on "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
In 1984, Phil Collins played drums on the charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas?".
1984: Recording 'No Jacket Required'
In 1984, Phil Collins recorded his third album, No Jacket Required. This album marked a turning point in his output, shifting from personal lyrics to more upbeat, dance-oriented songs.
1984: Setting of Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
In 1984, which is when "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories" is set, Phil Collins appears in the game, involved in missions where the player must protect him from hitmen.
February 1985: Release of 'No Jacket Required'
In February 1985, Phil Collins released his third album, No Jacket Required, which became a huge worldwide success, reaching number one in several countries and becoming the most successful album of his career.
July 1985: Live Aid Performances
In July 1985, Phil Collins participated in the Live Aid concerts, performing at both Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia on the same day. He performed his solo material, played drums for Eric Clapton, and drummed with Jimmy Page and Robert Plant for a Led Zeppelin reunion.
October 1985: Reunion for 'Invisible Touch'
In October 1985, Phil Collins reunited with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford to record Genesis's thirteenth album, Invisible Touch. The reunion and subsequent album marked a significant phase in Genesis's career.
November 1985: Release of "Separate Lives"
In November 1985, Phil Collins released the duet "Separate Lives" with Marilyn Martin for the film White Nights, which became a US number one hit.
1985: Appearance in Miami Vice
In 1985, Phil Collins appeared in an episode of Miami Vice entitled "Phil the Shill," playing a cheating con-man.
1985: Commercial Success and Grammy Wins
In 1985, Phil Collins had three US number one songs, the most by any artist that year. No Jacket Required won three Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year, solidifying his success and impact on the music scene.
1985: Performance at both Live Aid concerts
In July 1985, Phil Collins was the only artist to perform at both Live Aid concerts.
March 1986: Collaboration with Howard Jones
In March 1986, Phil Collins contributed to Howard Jones's hit single "No One Is to Blame" by providing drums, backing vocals, and co-production alongside Hugh Padgham, showcasing his versatility and collaborative spirit.
1986: Genesis Puppets in Music Video
In 1986, the creators of the satirical TV show Spitting Image, which caricatured Phil Collins, were commissioned by Genesis to create puppets of the band for their "Land of Confusion" music video.
1987: Grammy Award for Genesis
In 1987, Genesis received a Grammy Award, their only one, and a nomination for the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year for "Land of Confusion", highlighting the group's continued success and recognition.
1987: Acting Role in 'Buster'
In 1987, after taking a year off from writing and recording, Phil Collins starred in the film Buster, marking his first acting role since the late 1960s. He also contributed to the film's soundtrack.
1988: Starring role in "Buster" film
In 1988, Phil Collins starred in the film "Buster", resuming his acting career.
1988: This Is Your Life Episode
In 1988, Phil Collins was the subject of an episode of the British TV series This Is Your Life, celebrating his career and personal life.
April 1989: Benefit concert for Terry-Thomas
On 9 April 1989, Phil Collins topped the bill at a benefit concert for the veteran English comic actor Terry-Thomas, raising over £75,000.
August 1989: Special Guest with The Who
In August 1989, Phil Collins appeared as a special guest for The Who on their 1989 tour, performing "Fiddle About" as Uncle Ernie and "Tommy's Holiday Camp" from their rock opera Tommy.
October 1989: Release of "Another Day in Paradise"
In October 1989, Phil Collins released "Another Day in Paradise", a song addressing homelessness, which features David Crosby on backing vocals. The song reached No. 1 in the US and became the final number one single of the 1980s in the US.
November 1989: Release of ...But Seriously
In November 1989, Phil Collins released his fourth album, ...But Seriously, which addresses social and political themes. The album achieved worldwide commercial success.
1989: Drums on Tears for Fears single
In 1989, Phil Collins played drums on the Tears for Fears single, "Woman in Chains".
1989: Release of "...But Seriously" album
In 1989, Phil Collins released the album "...But Seriously".
1989: Involvement in the Who's reunion tour
In 1989, Phil Collins was involved in The Who's reunion tour, which later led to criticism from Roger Waters regarding Collins' ubiquitous presence.
October 1990: End of Seriously, Live! World Tour
In October 1990, Phil Collins's Seriously, Live! World Tour, which had begun in February 1990, concluded, having covered 121 dates.
1990: Serious, Live! World Tour
In 1990, Phil Collins went on the Seriously, Live! World Tour, during which the live album Serious Hits... Live! was recorded.
1990: ...But Seriously best-selling album in the UK
In 1990, Phil Collins's album ...But Seriously became the best-selling album in the UK.
1990: Roger Waters criticised Collins's ubiquitous nature
In 1990, Roger Waters criticized Phil Collins's "ubiquitous nature", including his involvement in the Who's 1989 reunion tour, expressing his disapproval of Collins's widespread presence in the music industry.
1991: Reconvening and Recording of We Can't Dance
In 1991, Phil Collins reunited with Banks and Rutherford to write and record a new Genesis album, We Can't Dance.
1991: "Another Day in Paradise" wins Grammy Award
In 1991, Phil Collins's song "Another Day in Paradise" won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year.
1992: Work on Both Sides album begins
In 1992, Phil Collins began working on his fifth studio album, Both Sides, which marked a departure from his usual style, with him performing all the instruments.
1992: Performance on We Can't Dance tour
In 1992, Phil Collins performed on the Genesis We Can't Dance tour.
November 1993: Release of Both Sides album
In November 1993, Phil Collins released his album Both Sides, which reached No. 1 in eight countries, including the UK.
1993: Genesis wins American Music Award
In 1993, Genesis, featuring Phil Collins, won the American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Band, Duo, or Group.
1993: Starring Role in Frauds and Cameo in And the Band Played On
In 1993, Phil Collins starred in "Frauds", which competed at Cannes, and had a cameo in "And the Band Played On", an AIDS docudrama.
April 1994: Start of the Both Sides of the World Tour
In April 1994, Phil Collins began the Both Sides of the World Tour, which included 165 shows across four legs.
1994: Cevey worked as translator
In 1994, Orianne Cevey worked as Phil Collins's translator at the start of his tour. She was 22 at the time.
1994: Appointed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order
In 1994, Phil Collins was appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (LVO) in recognition of his work on behalf of The Prince's Trust.
May 1995: End of the Both Sides of the World Tour
In May 1995, Phil Collins's Both Sides of the World Tour concluded, after 165 shows across four legs since April 1994.
1995: Voice Role in Balto
In 1995, Phil Collins supplied his voice to the animated feature "Balto".
March 1996: Announcement of Departure from Genesis
On March 29, 1996, Phil Collins's decision to leave Genesis to concentrate on his solo career was publicly announced.
July 1996: Phil Collins Big Band Tour
In July 1996, the Phil Collins Big Band toured summer jazz festivals, performing jazz renditions of Genesis and Collins's solo material. Their first date was at the Royal Albert Hall for a Prince's Trust concert with Queen Elizabeth II and Nelson Mandela in attendance.
October 1996: Release of Dance into the Light
In October 1996, Phil Collins released his sixth solo album, Dance into the Light, which reached No. 4 in the UK and No. 23 in the US.
1996: Collins left Genesis to focus on solo work
In 1996, Phil Collins left Genesis to focus on his solo career.
1997: Trip into the Light World Tour
In 1997, Phil Collins toured his album Dance into the Light with his Trip into the Light World Tour, covering 82 dates. He also performed at the Music for Montserrat benefit concert in London.
October 1998: Release of ...Hits compilation album
In October 1998, Phil Collins released his first compilation album ...Hits, which included a new track, a cover of "True Colors" by Cyndi Lauper.
1998: US and European tour of Phil Collins Big Band
In the summer of 1998, Phil Collins Big Band went on a US and European tour. The tour spawned the live album A Hot Night in Paris.
June 1999: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In June 1999, Phil Collins was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
June 1999: Release of "You'll Be in My Heart"
In June 1999, Phil Collins's song "You'll Be in My Heart" from Disney's Tarzan was released and spent 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.
1999: Oscar Win for "You'll Be in My Heart"
In 1999, Phil Collins won an Oscar for "You'll Be in My Heart", defeating "Blame Canada" from South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut.
1999: Wrote songs for Disney's Tarzan
In 1999, Phil Collins wrote and performed songs for Disney's animated film "Tarzan", including "Two Worlds", "Son of Man", "Strangers Like Me" and "You'll Be in My Heart".
February 2000: Launch of Little Dreams Foundation
In February 2000, Phil Collins and Orianne Cevey launched the Little Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization to help children in sports and art.
March 2000: Lawsuit over royalties
In March 2000, Phil Collins launched a case against two former musicians from his band to recoup £500,000 in royalties that were overpaid regarding royalties from Serious Hits... Live! album.
April 2000: High Court ruling on royalties
On 19 April 2000, the High Court in London ruled that two musicians would receive no more royalty money from Phil Collins. The amount that Collins was seeking was halved. This related to five tracks they were involved in, including the hit "Sussudio".
2000: Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for "You'll Be in My Heart"
In 2000, Phil Collins won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for "You'll Be in My Heart" from the movie Tarzan. He also performed at the ceremony and the Disney-themed Super Bowl halftime show.
April 2001: Influence on Mike Portnoy
In the April 2001 issue of Modern Drummer, Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy named Phil Collins as one of the drummers he was influenced by and had respect for.
2001: Urban Renewal tribute album released
In 2001, various hip-hop and contemporary R&B acts, including Lil' Kim, Kelis, and Ol' Dirty Bastard, covered Phil Collins's work on the tribute album Urban Renewal, showcasing his influence in these genres.
June 2002: Performance at the Party at the Palace concert
In June 2002, Phil Collins drummed for the house band at the Party at the Palace concert, celebrating Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee.
November 2002: Release of Testify
On November 11, 2002, Phil Collins released his seventh solo album, Testify, which was the worst-reviewed album at the time of its release according to Metacritic.
2003: Composition and performance on Brother Bear soundtrack
In 2003, Phil Collins composed and performed on the soundtrack to Disney's animated feature Brother Bear, which included the song "Look Through My Eyes".
2003: Voice Role in The Jungle Book 2
In 2003, Phil Collins supplied voices to Disney's animated film, "The Jungle Book 2".
June 2004: Start of First Final Farewell Tour
From June 2004 to November 2005, Phil Collins performed his First Final Farewell Tour.
November 2005: End of First Final Farewell Tour
From June 2004 to November 2005, Phil Collins performed his First Final Farewell Tour.
2005: Donation to PETA
In 2005, Phil Collins donated autographed drumsticks in support of PETA's campaign against Kentucky Fried Chicken.
November 2006: Announcement of Turn It On Again: The Tour
On November 7, 2006, Phil Collins reunited with Banks and Rutherford and announced Turn It On Again: The Tour, nearly 40 years after the band first formed.
2006: Appearance in Grand Theft Auto
In 2006, Phil Collins played a fictional version of himself in the video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories, where the player must save him from Mafia-hired hitmen during a concert performance of "In the Air Tonight".
2006: Work on Tarzan musical production
In 2006, Phil Collins worked with Disney on a musical production of Tarzan.
2007: Genesis Tour and VH1 Rock Honors
In 2007, Genesis, including Phil Collins, toured in Europe and North America, performed at the Live Earth concert in London, and were honored at the VH1 Rock Honors in Las Vegas.
2007: Rejoined Genesis for Turn It On Again Tour
In 2007, Phil Collins rejoined Genesis for their Turn It On Again Tour.
2007: Genesis tour
In 2007, Phil Collins's drumming on the Genesis tour caused a problem which required neck surgery in April 2009.
2007: "In The Air Tonight" featured in Aqua Teen Hunger Force
In 2007, the song "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, was featured in the film Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters.
May 2008: Sixth Ivor Novello Award
On May 22, 2008, Phil Collins received his sixth Ivor Novello Award from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, receiving the International Achievement Award.
July 2008: "In the Air Tonight" Re-enters and Tops New Zealand Chart
In July 2008, following its use in a Cadbury commercial, "In the Air Tonight" re-entered the New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart at No. 3 and then reached No. 1, surpassing its original 1981 peak.
October 2009: Plans for Motown covers album
In October 2009, it was reported that Phil Collins was planning to record a Motown covers album, aiming to replicate the original songs.
2009: "In The Air Tonight" featured in The Hangover
In 2009, the song "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins, was featured in the film The Hangover.
January 2010: Completion of Motown covers album
In January 2010, Chester Thompson announced that Phil Collins's Motown covers album had been completed, with Collins playing drums despite a spinal operation.
March 2010: Induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In March 2010, Phil Collins was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis at a ceremony in New York City.
September 2010: Release of Going Back and promotional performances
In September 2010, Phil Collins released his Motown covers album, Going Back, which reached number one on the UK Albums Chart. He also performed songs from the album in special programmes.
2010: Departure of Chester Thompson
In 1976, Phil Collins brought in American drummer Chester Thompson who became a mainstay of Genesis's and Collins's backing bands until 2010.
2010: Collins acknowledges his omnipresence
In 2010, Phil Collins acknowledged that he had been "omnipresent" and that his on-stage persona came out of insecurity, admitting that he found his past self "annoying" when reviewing old VHS tapes.
2010: Performance at Royal Albert Hall
In 2010, Phil Collins played at the Prince's Trust event at the Royal Albert Hall.
January 2011: Weeks in German music charts
As of January 2011, Phil Collins had spent 1,730 weeks in the German music charts, with 766 weeks for Genesis albums and singles and 964 weeks for solo releases.
March 2011: Announcement of time off from career
On March 4, 2011, Phil Collins announced he was taking time off from his career due to health problems and other concerns. On March 7, he confirmed his intention to retire to focus on his family life.
2011: Collins addresses criticism and retirement rumors
In 2011, Phil Collins addressed the criticism he had received, stating that people growing sick of him wasn't his fault and that his statements about retirement had been taken out of context, denying that he was retiring due to bad press.
June 2012: Book tour for The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector's Journey
In June 2012, Phil Collins was captured on a book tour for his book The Alamo and Beyond: A Collector's Journey in a short film.
July 2012: ...Hits re-enters US charts
In July 2012, Phil Collins's greatest hits collection ...Hits re-entered the US charts, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard 200.
2012: ...Hits sales in the US
By 2012, Phil Collins's compilation album ...Hits had sold 3.4 million copies in the US.
2012: Second-wealthiest drummer
In 2012, Phil Collins was estimated to be the second-wealthiest drummer in the world, surpassed only by Ringo Starr.
November 2013: Consideration of return to music
In November 2013, Phil Collins told German media that he was considering a return to music and speculated about further live shows with Genesis.
2013: Release of short film Phil Collins and the Wild Frontier
In 2013, a short film was released called Phil Collins and the Wild Frontier, which captures Collins on a book tour in June 2012.
January 2014: Collaboration with Adele announced
On January 24, 2014, Phil Collins announced that he was writing new compositions with Adele after being impressed by her voice.
June 2014: Donation of Alamo collection
On 26 June 2014, Phil Collins held a press conference at the Alamo, announcing that he was donating his entire collection to the Alamo via the State of Texas.
August 2014: Acceptance of invitation to benefit concert
In August 2014, Phil Collins was reported to have accepted an invitation to perform at a benefit concert in Miami in December in aid of his Little Dreams Foundation charity, though he ultimately missed the concert due to illness.
September 2014: Collaboration with Adele ends
In September 2014, Phil Collins revealed that the collaboration with Adele had ended, describing it as "a bit of a non-starter".
2014: Portnoy Lauds Collins' Progressive Drumming
In 2014, Mike Portnoy lauded Phil Collins' "amazing progressive drumming" back in the early and mid-1970s.
2014: Gabriel refers to him as 'workaholics' workaholic
In 2014, former Genesis frontman Peter Gabriel referred to Phil Collins as the "workaholics' workaholic", acknowledging his dedication and work ethic within the music industry.
May 2015: Signing deal with Warner Music Group
In May 2015, Phil Collins signed a deal with Warner Music Group to have his solo albums remastered and reissued with previously unreleased material.
October 2016: Publication of Autobiography
In October 2016, Phil Collins's autobiography, "Not Dead Yet", was published, offering insights into his life and career.
2016: Reissue of solo albums
By mid-2016, all eight of Phil Collins's solo albums were reissued with updated artwork, except for Going Back, which received a new cover.
June 2017: Start of the Not Dead Yet Tour
In June 2017, Phil Collins began his "Not Dead Yet Tour" with a short European trek, including five sold-out nights at the Royal Albert Hall.
2017: Commencement of Not Dead Yet Tour
From 2017 to 2019, Phil Collins conducted the Not Dead Yet Tour.
2018: Wealth in British music industry
In 2018, Phil Collins was estimated to have a fortune of £120 million, making him one of the 25 wealthiest people in the British music industry.
October 2019: End of the Not Dead Yet Tour
In October 2019, the "Not Dead Yet Tour" concluded after running worldwide for a total of 97 shows, marking the end of a significant period of performances for Phil Collins.
2019: End of the Not Dead Yet Tour
From 2017 to 2019, Phil Collins conducted the Not Dead Yet Tour.
2019: Additional digital releases
In 2019, Phil Collins released additional digital-only albums titled Other Sides and Remixed Sides.
March 2020: Genesis Reformation Announcement
In March 2020, Phil Collins, along with Banks and Rutherford, announced the reformation of Genesis for "The Last Domino? Tour", featuring Collins's son Nic on drums.
October 2020: Cease and desist order to Donald Trump
In October 2020, Phil Collins issued a cease and desist order to Donald Trump and his campaign for playing "In the Air Tonight" at a rally.
2020: Rejoined Genesis for final reunion tour
In 2020, Phil Collins rejoined Genesis for a second and final reunion tour.
September 2021: Start of The Last Domino? Tour
After being rescheduled, "The Last Domino? Tour" by Genesis, featuring Phil Collins, began in September 2021, marking a return to the stage for the band.
2021: Start of Genesis final reunion tour
From 2021 to 2022, Phil Collins was on tour with Genesis for their final reunion tour.
March 2022: Genesis Farewell
In March 2022, at The O2 Arena in London, Phil Collins announced that it was the last show for Genesis, marking the end of their touring career.
2022: End of Genesis final reunion tour
From 2021 to 2022, Phil Collins was on tour with Genesis for their final reunion tour.
August 2024: Home Studio Update
In August 2024, music executive Simon Napier-Bell revealed that Phil Collins was updating his home studio by Lake Geneva, suggesting that new music might be in the works.
February 2025: No Plans for New Music
In February 2025, Phil Collins stated that he had no current plans to make more music, citing ongoing health issues as a factor.
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