Phil Collins Out Of Retirement

The 64-year-old singer, who hasn’t released an album since 2002, is planning an album and tour.

17:35 29 October 2015

Phil Collins has announced that he’s out of retirement and planning a new album and tour. The 64-year-old singer hasn’t released an album since 200 and has recently underwent major back surgery.

 

Speaking to Rolling Stone magazine, he said: "I'm no longer officially retired. The horse is out of the stable and I'm raring to go."

 

"My kids are now 10 and 14 and they want to see what their dad does," he went on. "They were in nappies when I was last on the road. They love my music and I'd like to take them out so they can enjoy it."

 

Phil moved to Switzerland with his now ex-wife Orianne Cevey a decade ago. Following their separation, he moved to Miami.

 

"It left me with a lot of time on my hands to think about what happened," he said.

 

"I went through a few bits of darkness; drinking too much. I killed my hours watching TV and drinking, and it almost killed me. But I haven't had a drink in three years."

 

Talking about his plan on going on tour, he said: "I don't think I want a very long tour. But I would like to play the stadiums in Australia and the Far East, and that's the only way to do that. But there's a part of me that just wants to do theaters, so we'll see."

 

Asked about another reunion tour with Genesis, he said: "Let's start with this [solo] bit first. I love the guys. I would just prefer to do this first. For now, let's just see how this goes."