He can barely walk and confessed that he can no longer sing.
With eight Grammy awards under his belt, Genesis drummer and lead singer Phil Collins is one of the most prominent musicians there are. He is one of only three musicians, alongside Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, who have sold more than 100 million albums both as a solo act and a member of a band.
Born on January 30, 1951 in London, England to parents who possessed creative spirits, Collins fell in love with making music.
When he was just five, his uncle made him a drum kit out of tambourines, triangles, cymbals and toy drums, Collins recalled. “The old cliché is, ‘Well, at least it will keep him quiet’,” he told Interview Magazine.
Soon after, he found himself performing in shows at his parents’ boating club.
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“When I started playing seriously, the English beat thing was just happening, the Shadows and bands like that. It was the very early ’60s,” Collins recalled.
“I remember buying Please Please Me. I used to put the record player on very loud and set up my drums so I was facing the mirror, that way you don’t look at what you’re doing.
“Then when I was fourteen I went to a teacher to learn to read drum music. I figured when this rock-and-roll thing finished I would have to make a living playing in a dance band or in an orchestra pit. So I learned to read drum music, but I found that my capacity for reading was not anywhere near as good as actually playing by instinct.”
It was in the 1970 that Collin’s life changed forever. He was already playing in some bands when he came across an ad by a group called Genesis which was looking for a drummer. He decided to get in touch with them and the rest is history. In the first years of Collins being part of it, the group released five albums with singles that reached the charts.
After the founder and lead singer of Genesis left the group, Collins took his place. He was both a singer and a drummer. Speaking of his new role, he said he didn’t really feel comfortable, but as the group failed to find a singer, he simply stepped in.
Besides being a member of Genesis, Collins also had a very impressive solo career. With smash hits such as In The Air Tonight, You Can’t Hurry Love and I Don’t Care Anymore he soon became one of the best in the music industry.
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When he decided to leave the group and focus on his solo career, Collins said: “Having been with Genesis for 25 years, I felt it time to change direction in my musical life.
“For me now it will be music for movies, some jazz projects and of course my solo career. I wish the guys in Genesis all the very best in their future. We remain the best of friends.”
However, in 2017, he decided to reunite with the band. Last year, they announced a world tour, The Last Domino, but had to put it on hold because of the pandemic.
And as fans were looking forward to seeing the group on stage together, Collins gave an interview with BBC Breakfast which made many concerned about his health. He and his band mates announced that it will be Collins’ son Nicholas who would do the drumming and Collins will only sing.
“Nic is a great drummer, but he is capable of sounding like early Phil. For Mike and I, that was always quite exciting,” Genesis band member Tony Banks said.
“It means you can play some of the songs that you haven’t played with Phil as the drummer for a long time.”
Speaking of why he’s not getting behind the drums, the musician revealed: “I’d love to but you know, I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. So there are certain physical things that get in the way.
“I’m kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I’d love to be playing up there with my son,” adding that he doesn’t know if he wants to be touring any longer.
“We’re all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed,” he said. “I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don’t know if I want to go out on the road anymore.”
During the past few years, Collins experienced certain health issues which left him struggling to get on his feet. Speaking to Billboard, he revealed that after a surgery in 2009, he was left with dislocated vertebra, nerve damage. He had also suffered a foot fracture that left him feeling like he’s walking “on sticks.”
Don’t Touch These If You See Them on Your Plants
You always know where to find me, right? within my yard. I’m a huge gardener. Seeing your hard work come to fruition and witnessing the growth of plants is a deeply satisfying experience. However, let’s face it—it can be very difficult. Taking care of bugs is one of the main obstacles. Sometimes you’re not even sure which pests are good for you and which ones would ruin all of your hard-earned possessions.
I just saw a picture floating around social media that encapsulates this uncertainty. It scared me when I first saw it. The image displayed a leaf covered in extremely little, very detailed black geometric patterns. Initially, it appeared as though the leaf was encased in an extraterrestrial lattice or perhaps some strange illness. Like myself, a lot of others were curious as to what it might be.
I looked into it and found that these odd patterns are actually the eggs of Nymphalis Antiopa butterflies. Allow me to introduce you to this species if you are unfamiliar with it. The Mourning Cloak butterfly, Nymphalis Antiopa, is an intriguing insect with an unusual life cycle and some intriguing characteristics.
Let’s start by discussing the eggs. These eggs on a leaf were seen in close-up in the picture I saw. They resemble a thin layer of fine black lace that has been applied to the surface. After you get over your initial shock, it’s actually rather lovely. Clusters of eggs are laid, and each small egg is a marvel of flawless geometry. “This is either going to be really good for my garden or really bad,” was my initial thinking upon seeing it.
Fortunately, there is good news: the Nymphalis Antiopa butterfly has several uses. Although the caterpillars, or larvae, eat leaves, they usually have a preference for willows, elms, and poplars among other trees and shrubs. Therefore, you should be safe if you have a garden that is full of veggies and flowers. Since these butterflies also feed on decaying fruit and aid in the process of decomposition, they can really be quite beneficial.
It’s interesting to watch these butterflies go through their entire cycle. The caterpillars emerge from those weird, complicated eggs once they hatch. Their bodies are bristly and spiky, and they are black with tiny white dots. They go through a series of phases called instars, during which they grow larger and lose their skin.
When they reach adulthood, the caterpillars locate a secure location to pupate. They convert themselves within a chrysalis, which resembles a tiny sleeping bag. Depending on the environment and time of year, this stage may extend for a few weeks or several months. When they do emerge, they are stunning Mourning Cloak butterflies, with dark, velvety wings speckled with blue and surrounded by a bright yellow edging.
The behavior of Mourning Cloak butterflies is among their most fascinating characteristics. These butterflies hibernate in the winter, in contrast to many other species. They locate a comfortable hiding place under an old shed, beneath loose bark, or even in a pile of wood. They are among the first butterflies to appear in the spring, frequently even before the flowers begin to open. They get their name “Mourning Cloaks” in part because of their early arrival; the stark, early spring scenery contrasts with their dark, melancholy wings, which resemble a mourning garment.
As gardeners, we frequently concentrate on how insects affect our plants right away. When we see caterpillars, we fear that they will devour everything. However, it’s critical to stand back and consider the wider picture. The Nymphalis Antiopa butterfly is an excellent illustration of how nature maintains equilibrium. Although the caterpillars will consume some leaves, your garden won’t be completely destroyed by them. In actuality, you’re improving the ecosystem by giving these butterflies a place to live.
What should you do, then, if you discover these caterpillars or eggs in your garden? I would suggest letting them alone. Take pleasure in the procedure and observe the change. You can carefully relocate the caterpillars to a tree or shrub where they will be content and less likely to eat your priceless blossoms if you’re extremely concerned about your plants.
The key to gardening is balance. It’s about achieving harmony with the animals that live with you and the flora you adore. The next time you notice something odd in your garden, look into it for a little before grabbing the pesticide. As with my discovery of the Nymphalis Antiopa butterfly eggs, you might just uncover something truly remarkable.
Everything is ultimately a part of the adventure. The bounty and difficulties that come with every season are what make gardening so fulfilling.
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