Phil Collins Says He Can 'Barely Hold' Drum Sticks Now Amid Ongoing Health Problems

Greta Bjornson

Phil Collins is opening up about his health issues and how they've affected his career as a musician in recent years. 

The drummer, 70, appeared in a new interview with BBC Breakfast this week, during which he spoke about no longer being able to play the drums.

"I'd love to but you know, I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand," he said. "So there are certain physical things that get in the way." 

Collins was joined for the interview by his Genesis band members as the music group prepares to go on a reunion tour after postponing their shows last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Collins' son Nic Collins has taken over drumming duties for his father, but that doesn't mean the iconic musician isn't frustrated he can no longer play the instrument with the band.

"I'm kind of physically challenged a bit which is very frustrating because I'd love to be playing up there with my son," Collins told the BBC.

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According to NME, Collins will still perform with Genesis, instead just singing on the stage alongside his son and Genesis members Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks. 

Collins, who first joined Genesis in the '70s, added that he's unsure if he'll continue performing after the band's upcoming tour wraps. 

"We're all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed," he said. "I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don't know if I want to go out on the road anymore."

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