Phil Collins Says Fans Won't 'Miss Me,' Quits Music Due to Health Problems

I remember growing up hearing "in the air tonight" I couldnt get my stereo to turn up any lounder! Then I remember all the 80's Genesis stuff....just couldn't believe that sound and even to this day it still rocks! What blows me away though is reading that Phil really doesnt like music.....I know several musicians and they cant brag enough on Phils creativity.....I seen alot of Phils drumming on differnt performances he did.....He definately is a drummer that can keep up with the best and timing is right on!

Phil, you will always be in my heart, and you sing on, I too, have nerve damage to my hands,and I am raising a son with Aspberger's, it's a challenge, everyday is a challenge,I wrote on your blog,and I will say, I have to admire you and your creativity, and cuteness,so never give up, life is a battle at the worst times,I know,and we gotta have you to keep us sane!!! much love, and sincerely, deborah

I'm so sorry that you feel the way you do.
SO MANY people truly love your music. If you really think that people dislike your music, no one could help that. serious musicians have doubted themselves, that's only natural; but always believe what your fans have to say. So what if a few no-bodys don't like you? I mean every person has a long list of enemies. Even god did. things like that should never be taken to heart, as in the words of my best friend "Let all the haters hate to love me".
People truly love you Phil and don't forget it. Your music inspires hundreds. So many in my generation grew up listening to your music and have been fans to the end. and even after the end.
I wish you a valiant recovery and let your music live on.

"Another Day In Paradise" was the first song that I learned the lyrics to. I feel enriched by being introduced to Phil Collins as a child. It taught me that music had a meaning/message. Phil Collins WILL be missed. (I am another one who has never posted here before, but felt the need)

What the hell is a "Sussudio"? It sounds stupid, maybe he should just hit the old folk's home along with Mick Jagger, Led Zeppelin, and Ozzy. Then put them in a cage match against Deep Purple, and Whitesnake.

Again, giving credit where it is due:

I saw you with Brand X many years ago.
It was a TREMENDOUS show. Your drumming was truly
awe inspiring.
(No singing, no hooks,no pablum)
That was a great band and I thank you for it!

I can't say I will miss you.
I felt Genesis was no longer Genesis when Peter Gabriel left.
They became another pablum pop band, I don't know if that was your influence or not.
I must however give credit where credit is due, Phil Collins and Paul McCartney, two of the greatest jingle writers of our time. No question.
Without them we wouldn't have such lyrical masterpieces
as su su sudio or obla di obla da. Pulease!

From one musican to another only you yourself knows when its time. Thanks for all the years of great music and legacy you left us all. You are a legend and always will be. Good luck and enjoy your life!
God Bless.

Phil, you're an incredible artist Phil with an amazing legacy! You can continue on that track... still be out there to help up and comers to hone their skills, so they don't get misguided. Nothing wrong with having legit SCOUTS like yourself out there instead of...the SHITE that the lot from Cowell's camps, put out in the name of music. I don't know if you and Peter Gabriel know each other on a friendly basis, but in my mind Phil and Peter would be an incredible MUSIC FORCE for the future....What! say you Mr. Collins!

Mr. Collins, You are sooooooooooooooo very mistaken. Your fans will definitely miss you!!! There is a lot of noise in the music world now; you are one of the very talented musicians. I love listening to your music and the story behind it. I wish you the best of everything. Again, we WILL miss you and your wonderful talent.