Frail Phil Collins, 70, performs from a chair as he takes to the stage with Genesis in Glasgow – after sparking concern among fans with ‘unwell-looking’ appearance
- He once again took to the stage to perform from a chair on Thursday as he continued with Genesis’ The Last Domino Tour with a show in Glasgow
- The hitmaker, 70, who recently admitted he’s ‘no longer able to play the drums’ in the wake of recent health woes, still delighted fans with his performance
- Last month Phil sparked concern among fans when he made an appearance on BBC confessing he can ‘barely hold a drumstick’ following his health battles
Phil Collins once again took to the stage to perform from a chair on Thursday as he continued with Genesis’ The Last Domino Tour with a show in Glasgow.
The hitmaker, 70, who recently admitted he’s ‘no longer able to play the drums’ in the wake of recent health woes, still delighted fans with his performance despite remaining seated for the show.
Last month Phil sparked concern among fans when he made an appearance on BBC Breakfast confessing he can ‘barely hold a drumstick’ following his health battles, with the star been seen using a wheelchair after undergoing back surgery.
Showman: Phil Collins once again took to the stage to perform from a chair on Thursday as he continued with Genesis’ The Last Domino Tour with a show in Glasgow
As ever Phil ensured he delighted fans with a medley of some of the biggest hits from Genesis’ history during his show in Scotland.
The music legend proved he hasn’t lost his famous vocals as he was accompanied by a lavish light show during the performance.
Last month Phil Collins sparked concern during an appearance on BBC Breakfast when he confessed to no longer being able to play the drums.
Storming the stage: The hitmaker who recently admitted he’s ‘no longer able to play the drums’ in the wake of recent health woes, still delighted fans with his performance
Casual: As ever Phil ensured he delighted fans with a medley of some of the biggest hits from Genesis’ history during his show in Scotland
Iconic: The music legend proved he hasn’t lost his famous vocals as he was accompanied by a lavish light show during the performance
Twitter was awash with worry from viewers and fans, who noted his weakened state as he was interviewed about Genesis, during which he said: ‘No [I can’t still play the drums]. I’d love to. But I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand.’
The star’s health woes have been well-documented in recent years and he has been seen using a wheelchair after undergoing back surgery following a fall in his bathroom in 2017 and various mobility issues followed.
He had attended the wedding of his daughter Lily to Charlie McDowell just days earlier however it is unclear when the BBC interview was filmed.
Worried: Last month Phil Collins sparked concern during an appearance on BBC Breakfast when he confessed to no longer being able to play the drums
Speaking on-screen, he said: ‘I’m kind of physically challenged a bit, which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son…
‘No [I can’t still play the drums]. I’d love to. But I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. There are certain physical things that get in the way…
‘We’re all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed. I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don’t know if I want to go out on the road any more.’
Twitter users penned: ‘Saw Phil Collins on tv this morning and he looked really old that’s a bit sad isn’t it… Shocked and sad to see #PhilCollins physical health and wish I could see #Genesis ‘Put to Bed’ U.K. tour…
Concern: Fans flooded Twitter with tweets detailing the appearance
Frail: In October last year, Phil appeared frail as he arrived at a music studio in London to meet his Genesis bandmate Mike Rutherford for rehearsals
Changes: Speaking on the show in September, he said: ‘I’m kind of physically challenged a bit, which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son’
‘First fell in love with Genesis in the mid 80s as a teen, progressing to Phil Collin’s unique multi-gifted musical genius as a solo artist. Come to Bristol or Cardiff…. Saw Genisis being interviewed on the box this morning, Phil Collins doesn’t look too well… Just watched the #Genesis piece on
‘@BBCBreakfast, Phil Collins looks in a very bad way… I’ve just seen Phil Collins on TV looking so frail says he can lo longer hold a stick to drum he was sat down singing at a concert how sad this is…
‘Aww just seen Phil Collins on bbc breakfast. He doesn’t look at all well… Just saw Genesis on the news. Phil Collins looks and sounds really unwell…
‘Gosh Phil Collins isn’t looking too good (sorry) , bless him , I hope they aren’t just using him for another tour. Not sure if it’s a good idea. Please take care Phil. Sending my love to you.’
Worries: ‘No [I can’t still play the drums]. I’d love to. But I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. There are certain physical things that get in the way’
MailOnline has contacted a representative for Phil for comment.
In April 2009, Phil had surgery to repair dislocated vertebrae in his upper neck, which occurred while drumming on the 2007 Genesis tour.
In a tragic turn of events, the operation caused him to lose feeling in his fingers and could only hold drum sticks if they were taped to his hands.
In 2010, Phil stated he was suffering depression and had even debated suicide but stopped himself at the thought of his children.
Way back when: Phil is pictured with his wife Jill Tavelman and daughter Lily Collins in 1991
Four years later, he revealed he still could not properly play the drums due to an undiagnosed nerve problem rather than arthritis.
In 2015, he underwent a spine operation and announced the following year that he was still unable to drum with his left hand. Doctors said he would be able to play again but only with step-by-step practice.
In January 2017, the iconic hitmaker revealed that he is a type 2 diabetic and had received treatment with a hyperbaric chamber after he developed an infected diabetic abscess on his foot.
Phil announced his comeback tour in October 2016 after coming out of retirement.
Worried: Phi;’s fans were left concerned following the appearance
The musical icon had planned to kick off his return with five nights at London’s Royal Albert Hall with tickets for the shows selling out in 15 seconds. But following a fall on the way to the bathroom a year later, the British singer was forced to cancel.
In the hotel room fall he hit his head on a chair as he fell, and was forced to have stitches for a severe gash near his eye.
A statement was released at the time, which read: ‘Phil suffers from “drop foot” as a result of a back operation which makes it difficult to walk.’ Since then his mobility and health problems have persisted.
Way back when: Phil is pictured in 1984
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