Phil Collins
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RAC (Roger Albert Clark) Rally 2009 - Martin McCormack ahead of Phil Collins











Key Facts
The Drumming Dynamo!
Imagine a super-fast drummer who can also sing like a pop star! That's Phil Collins! He started playing the drums when he was just five years old, the same age many kids start kindergarten. He loved music so much that he became a famous drummer for a band called Genesis. Then, he started singing lead vocals too! He's like a superhero with two amazing powers: drumming and singing!
From Stage to Stardom!
Before he was a rock star, Phil Collins was a child actor! He even played a character called the Artful Dodger in a famous play. But his real passion was music. He joined Genesis and became their drummer. Later, he became the lead singer, and his voice became super famous. He's sung so many hit songs that you might have heard them on the radio!
Singing Superstar Songs!
Phil Collins has sung some of the most popular songs ever! Have you ever heard 'In the Air Tonight' with its super cool drum solo? Or 'You'll Be in My Heart' from the movie Tarzan? He even won an Oscar, a super-prestigious award, for that song! He's sold millions and millions of records, more than many other artists in the whole world!
A Music Machine!
Phil Collins is a true music machine. He's not just a singer and drummer, but also a songwriter and producer. He's won tons of awards, like Grammy Awards, which are like the Oscars for music. He's so good that he's in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! That's a special place for the most amazing musicians.
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