Phil Collins teases new music as he opens up on health issues

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23 May 2026 • 12:56 AM MYT
The Independent
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Phil Collins teases new music as he opens up on health issues

  • Music icon Phil Collins, 75, has expressed doubts about returning to live performance due to ongoing health complications, having last performed in 2022.
  • He has undergone five knee operations, which necessitate walking with assistance, and has also suffered from historical back and arm injuries attributed to drumming.
  • Despite these challenges, Collins stated on BBC Breakfast that he is currently "healthier now than I have been for quite a while" and that his health issues are now under control.
  • Collins is due to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for the second time but declined to perform at the ceremony, citing a need to be "match fit" for such an event.
  • While not ruling out future performances entirely, stating "Never say never" in a recent documentary, he also mentioned having "lots of lyrical ideas" and a desire to work on new music in his studio.

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