Phil Collins, 75, teases return to stage — but reveals he won’t be able to perform famous part of routine

See more of our coverage in your search results. Phil Collins delivered a shocking U-turn on his decision to retire — promising to perform live shows again. “So, at one point, I didn’t think I would live, let alone go on the road again,” an emotional but determined Collins revealed backstage after being inducted into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles Saturday. “But just the other night, I was talking to the kids about it … everyone got very excited, including myself,” the “In the Air Tonight” singer added. Phil Collins (seen above at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday) teased his return to performing live. Variety via Getty Images The Grammy winner (seen above backstage at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony) noted his drumming days are done. Disney via Getty Images “But it’s not beyond the realm of possibility of doing some shows.” Collins, 75, said he would like to get down to his studio “to sort of have some fun and write some music that I hope will be good enough for people to help, hear and sort of enjoy.” “So [it’s a] work in progress. The door is not closed,” he shared. Though Collins may soon return to the stage, he will no longer play the drums during his performances. “I think my drumming days are probably done,” he told us. The bombshell news came at the end of an emotional hour for the drummer-songwriter as he was celebrated by rock’s biggest names at Peacock Theater. “So [it’s a] work in progress. The door is not closed,” Collins (seen above onstage at the Peacock Theater on Saturday) said. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for RRHOF The hitmaker (seen on the red carpet at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony) became the 29th individual to earn two inductions into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. REUTERS Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! Collins made the rare appearance alongside his youngest daughter, actress Lily Collins, walking the red carpet with the assistance of two canes. Earlier, the eight-time Grammy winner broke down in tears several times in front of an audience while discussing his life and being recognized for his stellar career. Collins confessed he was a poor father in his life — but was grateful his children had thrived and forgiven him. The “Against All Odds” crooner is a dad to five kids: Joely, 54, and Simon, 50, with his first wife, Andrea Bertorelli; Lily, 37, is with his second wife, Jill Tavelman; and Nicholas, 25, and Mathew, 21, with his third wife, Orianne Cevey. Phil was supported by his youngest daughter, actress Lily Collins, at the event. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for RRHOF Phil (seen performing above in 2018) took a step back from performing live due to health issues. Getty Images Collins’ last live performance took place at The O2 Arena in London on March 26, 2022. The hitmaker took a step back from performing and touring primarily due to a cascade of several health issues, including spinal and neck injuries and mobility loss. Now, Collins said he is feeling “better than I look” after three years of medical issues that included “five knee replacements,” “back issues, liver and kidney problems,” and “pancreatitis.” The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2026, presented by the first-ever premiere sponsor Capital One, airs Dec. 8 on ABC and streams on Disney+ and Hulu the next day. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!