Phil Collins says he is considering touring again

After struggling with health problems for decades, Phil Collins spent several years away from the stage before returning to touring as a solo artist in 2017. He remained active until 2022, when he performed the final shows with Genesis. During those concerts, he remained seated for most of the performances, while his son Nic Collins took over on drums because Phil’s back problems no longer allowed him to play the instrument live.

He recently revealed that he had been battling alcoholism and nearly died in 2024. Now, in a video recorded for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he will be inducted this month, Collins said he “ain’t finished yet” and revealed that he is considering touring again. This could be a strong indication that he will perform at this year’s induction ceremony.

Phil Collins says he is considering touring again

“It’s great (to be inducted), it’s just one of those things you don’t think you’re ever going to get, and sometimes you get proved wrong. (It’s a) pat on the back. I was thrilled,” the rocker confessed. “Because, you know, I turned 75 this year, and I thought, well, it’s all coming together at a certain time, kind of retiring.”

“I mean, I’ve got a studio that’s totally in working order downstairs in the basement of my house, and I keep saying to myself, I should go down there. I’ve got ideas, I’ve got things I’ve finished. I’ve got things that I’ve half finished. So who knows? I’m now back to being where I think I could do it.”

“Once you’ve been on stage all your life and tasted that, it’s difficult to stop. I never say exactly never. Every now and again, I think about, well, going out on the road again. You can’t do that kind of thing just for a half a dozen shows, because it’s not financially practical. So I do think every now and again that I haven’t finished.”

Recent health issues

Collins’ pancreas is permanently scarred, and his kidneys barely function, but he has spent the past two years recovering and reconnecting with life and his family. His second wife is currently helping him organize a King’s Trust charity auction, and the event also helped end his long-running feud with Paul McCartney. The two got back in touch because of the auction, and their conversations finally brought the dispute to an end. Collins’ final live performance happened on March 26, 2022 when Genesis played their final show in London. He celebrated his 75th birthday in 2026.