Philip David Charles Collins LVO (born 30 January 1951) is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and later became the lead singer of the rock band Genesis and had a successful solo career, achieving three UK number one singles and seven US number one singles as a solo artist. In total, his work with Genesis, other artists, and solo resulted in more US top-40 singles than any other artist throughout the 1980s. His most successful singles from the period include "In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)", "One More Night", "Sussudio", "Another Day in Paradise" and "I Wish It Would Rain Down".
Links to Peel[]
Phil Collins - Take Me Home (Official Music Video)
Peel played tracks from Phil Collins' bands Genesis and Brand X on his radio shows, including sessions for his programmes. The drummer was also a prolific producer and guest musician, working with Peel-played artists including Brian Eno, John Cale, Argent, John Martyn, Mike Oldfield and Eric Clapton.
However, the DJ was not a fan of Phil Collins' first band, Flaming Youth or his solo material. When reviewing Phil's single, 'Take Me Home', on Round Table, broadcast on 15 February 1985 (Round Table), he mentioned sarcastically, 'I like Phil Collins because he gives some credibility to male pattern baldness but the music I'm not keen on'. Nonetheless he presented Top Of The Pops when some of Phil Collins' music were played on the programmes.
Shows Played[]
- 13 January 1983 (TOTP): You Can’t Hurry Love
- 07 March 1985 (TOTP) & Philip Bailey: Easy Lover (video, breaker)
- 11 April 1985 (TOTP): One More Night
- 11 April 1985 (TOTP) & Philip Bailey: Easy Lover (video)
- 25 December 1985 (TOTP) (& Philip Bailey): Easy Lover (video clip)