Phil Collins
by Joey2Box on 6/21/10The Electric Factory - PhiladelphiaNobody can cover Motown like Phil! The band/orchestra and back up singers were just awesome! Only wish he would have played "EASY LOVER"! Going to the show again tonight! Joey
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Phil Collins in Concert
Born in West London in 1951, Phil Collins started playing drums at the age of five. His musical career began in earnest when he joined Genesis as a drummer in 1970, later becoming the group's lead vocalist in 1975 when Peter Gabriel departed. In 1981, he launched his solo career, releasing a string of pop albums that catapulted him to the immense profile he enjoys today. Phil Collins has released eight studio albums over the course of his solo career, along with three compilations, two soundtracks and more than forty singles. Of Collins' many releases, his third studio album, No Jacket Required, secured his greatest acclaim. It features notable tracks like "Sussudio" and "One More Night," both of which have received countless pop-culture references throughout the years. Collins is one of the legends of the 1970s and 1980s, a member of the Songwriter's Hall Of Fame, Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Modern Drummer Hall Of Fame and a musical influence to later musicians like Mike Portnoy, Taylor Hawkins, Nick D'Virgilio and many others.
Former Genesis member Phil Collins has achieved a level of solo success few others can claim. Collins' tour dates, such as his 2017 Not Dead Yet Tour, have seen him travel the United Kingdom. Other tours, like his 1997 The Trip Into The Light Of The World Tour, his 1985 No Jacket Required Tour, and 1983 Hello, I Must Be Going Tour, have taken him throughout Europe, North America, Asia and Oceania. As a solo act, Phil Collins is praised for his brilliant Pop songwriting, laced with elements from the other genres in which he's fluent like jazz, rock and fusion. His strong vocals, intricate drum parts and generous use of 1980s-style keyboard synths add to the richness of his sound. In concert, audiences can marvel as Collins sits majestically, belting out hits while his large band provides ample accompaniment. Collins' son Nicholas is often present, dazzling crowds with drumming just as impressive as his father's. Phil Collins' music has garnered impressive numbers. His albums have sold more than 150 million units worldwide. He's been nominated for more than 20 Grammy Awards. He's won 7 Grammys, along with various American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Brit Awards (and more) as he continues to record and perform across the globe.
In 2015, Collins remastered his eight solo albums with previously unreleased material and came out of retirement. In 2017, he started The Not Dead Yet Tour, named after his autobiography released in 2016. After many tour legs around the world, Collins is coming back to the U.S. for 15 dates.
Phil Collins Not Dead Yet, Live! Tour Schedule and Dates 2019
September 23 - American Airlines Center - Dallas, TX
September 24 - Toyota Center - Houston, TX
September 26 - Amalie Arena - Tampa, FL
September 28 - Infinite Energy Arena - Atlanta, GA
September 29 - Spectrum Center - Charlotte, NC
October 1 - Little Caesars Arena - Detroit, MI
October 2 - PPG Paints Arena - Pittsburgh, PA
October 4 - KeyBank Center - Buffalo, NY
October 6 - Madison Square Garden - New York, NY
October 9 - KFC Yum! Center - Louisville, KY
October 11 - CHI Health Center - Omaha, NE
October 13 - Pepsi Center - Denver, CO
October 15 - Talking Stick Resort Arena - Phoenix, AZ
October 17 - Chase Center - San Francisco, CA
October 19 - T-Mobile Arena - Las Vegas, NV
Nobody can cover Motown like Phil! The band/orchestra and back up singers were just awesome! Only wish he would have played "EASY LOVER"! Going to the show again tonight! Joey
What a wonderful show. Phil and the band did right by those fabulous Motown songs. The band sounded awesome and considering this was the first time they had done this show live before an audience it was spot on. It was standing room only, no seats except up stairs in the bar/balcony area. I was six people from the stage. Absolutely fantastic!
I love Phil Collins but the show disappointed. The intimate setting was great place to see a talent like Phil Collins. His voice and the way he pours himself into the music were awesome but the show lacked Phil's usual charisma. While I understand his new album is featuring all Mo-town songs, it would have been nice if he mixed in a few of his songs. The fact that there was no encore at all was also a disappointment.
it was a good show. the band was great. Phil came out in a black suit with white tie. did all the old 60s classics. and 1 new song. heard alot of people complaining they wanted Phil music BUT thats not what the show was. Was dissapointedv there wasnt an encore. but all in all it was a very good show. and the Electric Factory was a nice size place.
Phil Collins was fantastic. Too see him up close and personal on stage was great. I can't wait for the CD to come out in September.
Phil and his big band including the surviving members of the Funk Brothers tried out the new album at the Electric Factory. Despite the fact that the venue is old and tired as was the crowd, Phil was in good voice. The band was terrific. The back up singers rivaled anything that you would see in a good old fashioned Motown review. Phil's song choices did leave something to be desired however his musicianship made up for it.
I have seen Phil since 1986 w/ Genesis Invisible Touch , But Seriously, and on up to his Jazz tour and Genesis a couple years ago. Quite simply amazing living performer- always once in a lifetime greatness and just lifts you up! I can't wait till these new shows, and am travelling a long way to see Phil.
The first time I saw Phil was at Forest Hill Tennis Center in NYC with Genesis. Since then, i have seen every tour of Genesis and Phil Collins. Every now and then God gives a special gift to the world. Phil was one of those gifts. Phil, I have been a fan for nearly 40 years. Your music has always been there for me and has been the soundtrack of my life. May you live and perform to 120
I've seen Phil perform now four times, twice with Genesis and twice solo. He is my favorite musician of all time. His masterful performances are always great to see and I'm just as excited to see him again as I was years ago.