Phil Collins admits ‘shock’ as he shares heartbreaking health update.

A new documentary about music icon Phil Collins features a rare, brand-new interview with the drummer and singer, as he shares a devastating health update – admitting: “I’ve used up my air miles”.

The 73-year-old has been well-known for decades, with his impressive career including number one hits such as You Can’t Hurry Love and A Groovy Kind of Love, as well as iconic tracks like In The Air Tonight, which really showcase his talent as a drumm”It’s still kind of sinking in a bit. I’ve spent all my life playing drums. To be suddenly not be able to do that is a shock. If I can’t do what I did as well as I did it, I’d rather relax and not do anything.”

Phil has become increasingly immobile over the last 15 years due to injured vertebrae in his upper neck, leading to severe nerve damage. He also suffers from a condition known as drop-foot, where one of his feet has no sensation. He now requires cane for walking, and sometimes uses a wheelchaiHowever, in a brand-new documentary titled ‘Phil Collins: Drummer First’ – available to watch now for free on YouTube channel, Drumeo – Phil admits that it came as “a shock” that he is no longer able to play drums.

In the one-off, two-hour episode, he said: “I’m not a singer that plays a bit of drums, I’m more of a drummer that sings a bit. If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I’ll have a crack of it. But I just feel like I’ve used up my air mileThe father-of-five has previously opened up his health struggles, after taking to the stage at London’s O2 Arena in March 2022 for his last ever gig with Genesis, bidding farewell to his fans and humorously quipping that now he would have to get “a real job”.s.r.er