Make Page Six a Preferred Source 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.
“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.
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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.
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.
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