Phil Collins, 73, admits it's 'still sinking in' that he will not perform again after retirement for health issues
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Phil Collins has confessed he is still coming to grips with the fact that he will not be able to perform again, after his retirement in 2022. The 73-year-old former Genesis frontman stepped away from live concerts after suffering long-standing neck and back issues.
![[Now the musical legend, known for his iconic drumming and powerful vocals, has starred in a new documentary, Phil Collins: Drummer First .]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/21/04/93044085-0-A_frail_looking_Phil_Collins_is_making_an_emotional_return_to_th-a-26_1734755198496.jpg)
Now the musical legend, known for his iconic drumming and powerful vocals, has starred in a new documentary, Phil Collins: Drummer First. In a moving scene, the frail-looking musician makes an emotional return to his personal drum set, sitting at the instrument and holding a pair of sticks.
![[In a moving scene, the frail-looking musician makes an emotional return to his personal drum set, sitting at the instrument and holding a pair of sticks (pictured with his son Nic)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/21/04/93044087-0-The_former_Genesis_frontman_73_known_for_his_iconic_drumming_and-a-27_1734755201438.jpg)
He also candidly discussed the way he feels about the realization that he will not be able to play concerts anymore, in footage filmed in 2022. 'It’s still kinda sinking in a little bit,' he said. 'You know, I’m 71. I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.'.
![[Premiering next week, the documentary will see the music icon recount his life story in his own words, focusing on his passion for drumming rather than his singing career (pictured in 1980)]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/21/04/93044431-0-Premiering_next_week_the_documentary_will_see_the_music_icon_rec-a-25_1734755196491.jpg){kind=icon}
Phil Collins has confessed he is still coming to grips with the fact that he will not be able to perform again, after his retirement in 2022. The documentary sees Phil recount his life story in his own words, focusing on his passion for drumming rather than his singing career.
'I'm not a singer who plays the drums,' Phil said in one section of the film. 'I'm more of a drummer who sings a bit.'. In one emotional scene, Phil is seen walking toward his drum kit with the help of his son Nic, 23, who stepped in as Genesis' drummer during their farewell tours.
