Phil Collins
English drummer, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.
Drummer for Genesis before becoming lead singer; launched massively successful solo career in 1980s; won 8 Grammys, 1 Oscar, 2 Golden Globes; inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice (with Genesis and as solo artist).
- One of only three artists (with Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson) to sell over 100 million albums both solo and as band member.
- Suffered hearing loss, nerve damage in hands, and back injuries leading to retirement from drumming in 2011, though later partially resumed performing.
- Married three times; faced public scrutiny over lyrics about divorce in album 'Both Sides' and accusations of marital abandonment from second wife.
- Survived a highly publicized 1994 plane crash where his aircraft ran out of fuel; co-pilot died.