maryjane_pauline Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Morning zeppelin loves...Last night as i was was told that Phil Collins has retired...This in my personal opinion is a big downer for all...This man helped Zeppelin, Clapton and a list of other many other greats over his career...Many may remember just his that made one say "what was he thinking"...I however I remember a drummer that out stood most...A composer who single handly raised millions for the homeless...Live aid who was the drummer for Zeppelin? Phil Collins...He worked on many projects with Zeppelin...However I have never seen anyone credit him...The last Genesis Tour just came and went and as like Zeppelin the world has lost another great!!!Please take the time and listen to this mans work early and late years does not matter...He will be missed. Peace Mary Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Morning zeppelin loves...Last night as i was was told that Phil Collins has retired...This in my personal opinion is a big downer for all...This man helped Zeppelin, Clapton and a list of other many other greats over his career...Many may remember just his that made one say "what was he thinking"...I however I remember a drummer that out stood most...A composer who single handly raised millions for the homeless...Live aid who was the drummer for Zeppelin? Phil Collins...He worked on many projects with Zeppelin...However I have never seen anyone credit him...The last Genesis Tour just came and went and as like Zeppelin the world has lost another great!!!Please take the time and listen to this mans work early and late years does not matter...He will be missed. Peace Mary Jane where has this info come from maryjane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evster2012 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 (edited) Hi MJ! I felt the same way when David Gilmour said same (at least regarding the Floyd). It's a bummer when a musician who's given us so much joy walks off into the sunset. But hey, they earned it, right? I mean, when any professional who's spent 40+ years in the workforce hits retirement age, they should have the right to lay back and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Hopefully Collins will get restless and give us some more. If not, I hope he enjoys himself. He's earned it! Cheers! Edited April 27, 2008 by Evster2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryjane_pauline Posted April 27, 2008 Author Share Posted April 27, 2008 Ledded 1 on his website he stated he has been on the road for over 30 years and wants to take time now to raise his 2 small children...Which he has undoutbly earned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Hi MJ! I felt the same way when David Gilmour said same (at least regarding the Floyd). It's a bummer when a musician who's given us so much joy walks off into the sunset. But hey, they earned it, right? I mean, when any professional who's spent 40+ years in the workforce hits retirement age, they should have the right to lay back and enjoy the fruits of their labor. Hopefully Collins will get restless and give us some more. If not, I hope he enjoys himself. He's earned it! Cheers! Hi Ev if true then its his choice but musicians don't retire for long do they? I think the only issue people had with PC and Zep was the obvious one around the Live Aid show. He and Robert seemed good mates at one time. Haven't heard anything from any quarter stating this so wil have to wait n see. Saw PC with Gabriel era Genesis, post PG era and solo but its been a while. PC has taken a personal battering at times mainy in his private life but he's has usually been highly regarded as a drummer, singer and writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 PC/genesis on Tiswas [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MN6i0lSl5o"url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Symbol Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Hi Ev if true then its his choice but musicians don't retire for long do they? I think the only issue people had with PC and Zep was the obvious one around the Live Aid show. He and Robert seemed good mates at one time. Haven't heard anything from any quarter stating this so wil have to wait n see. Saw PC with Gabriel era Genesis, post PG era and solo but its been a while. PC has taken a personal battering at times mainy in his private life but he's has usually been highly regarded as a drummer, singer and writer. It was on The Times website a day or so ago, Paul. I'll try and dig out the link... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Symbol Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 It was on The Times website a day or so ago, Paul. I'll try and dig out the link... Eh voila! http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol...icle3808340.ece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwizard03 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Its alright Retired is not Dead .He will get bored and play again its in the Blood a true Musican cannot help but play.He will be back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtPepper67 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 That made very sad. He's one of my favurite drummers and Genesis has become one of my favourite bands in the last couple of years, both PG and PC eras, I even started to like his solo stuff, wich I used to hate, especially his first album wich is great. It's such a shame he's retiring, I was hoping a 5 man Genesis reunion would happen soon, or at least the 3 man reunion would go for a world tour so maybe I would have a chance to see them live. Anyway, he deserves it but it's a shame for all the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Seems the only way out for celeberties is death and even that didn't work for Elvis. I'm sure he will throw out a bone or two, he just won't tour or spend days in the studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audacity Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 I can't tell if he wrote these lyrics foreseeing his retirement or his inevitable return. I can feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord Ive been waiting for this moment, all my life, oh lord Can you feel it coming in the air tonight, oh lord, oh lord Either way, it's coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledded1 Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 Eh voila! http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol...icle3808340.ece Cheers. He will be back I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragster Posted April 27, 2008 Share Posted April 27, 2008 REAL artists never really retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tejanablonde Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Its alright Retired is not Dead .He will get bored and play again its in the Blood a true Musican cannot help but play.He will be back. I agree with you Al. Enjoy your solitude Phil. Here's to you. I am certain we will see you again. My husband's a drummer. He has never been able to put his sticks down for long. We have an entire room devoted to this "addiction". It really IS an obsession you know. Can't be cured either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MistyMountain67 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 i wouldnt worry about it. he'll be doing a farewell tour in 5 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Symbol Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Well the question is, will this affect the mooted Lamb Lies Down on Broadway tour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncing~ship Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Thank you Phil!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Morning zeppelin loves...Last night as i was was told that Phil Collins has retired...This in my personal opinion is a big downer for all...This man helped Zeppelin, Clapton and a list of other many other greats over his career...Many may remember just his that made one say "what was he thinking"...I however I remember a drummer that out stood most...A composer who single handly raised millions for the homeless...Live aid who was the drummer for Zeppelin? Phil Collins...He worked on many projects with Zeppelin...However I have never seen anyone credit him...The last Genesis Tour just came and went and as like Zeppelin the world has lost another great!!!Please take the time and listen to this mans work early and late years does not matter...He will be missed. Peace Mary Jane Helped Zeppelin at Live Aid...? I don't think so.....He fucked it up. He just barged in univited. I think i'm right but Robert Plant only knew he was there when he turned around an saw him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtPepper67 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Helped Zeppelin at Live Aid...? I don't think so.....He fucked it up. He just barged in univited. I think i'm right but Robert Plant only knew he was there when he turned around an saw him. so they were planning to play without a drummer or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wizard Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 so they were planning to play without a drummer or what? No need for two drummers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Phil Collins "retiring" doesn't make me sad. As for him "barging in univited" at Live Aid. I think not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 so they were planning to play without a drummer or what? They had Tony Thompson with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Phil Collins "retiring" doesn't make me sad. As for him "barging in univited" at Live Aid. I think not. Invited to Live Aid, Yes.............Invited to play with Zeppelin, NO................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jahfin Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 (edited) Invited to Live Aid, Yes.............Invited to play with Zeppelin, NO................. Hmmm, that's news to me. So, a second set of drums was setup prior to Zep's performance with no knowledge whatsoever by anyone that Phil Collins would be playing with them? Edited April 28, 2008 by Jahfin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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