Phil Collins has disclosed that financial and practical logistics are preventing him from returning to live touring, despite feeling in top health, according to loudersound.com.
Speaking ahead of his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist on November 14, the 75-year-old former Genesis frontman confirmed that while he considers himself physically capable of performing, short concert runs are not financially viable.
Collins clarified that health complications that previously restricted his live performances are now in the past, describing his current condition as sound. However, he noted that mounting a full-scale tour requires a scale of operations that cannot be justified for a limited number of performances.
Although he occasionally considers returning to the road, Collins stated he is content with his current routine and views his upcoming Rock Hall honour as an appropriate conclusion to his live career.
Despite stepping away from live performance, Collins confirmed that he retains a fully operational recording studio at his home. He noted that he has both complete and unreleased material saved, leaving open the possibility of future studio work.
Reflecting on his career, Collins observed that the success of his solo work significantly expanded the audience for Genesis, benefiting the band’s overall trajectory throughout the 1980s and beyond.
The upcoming ceremony marks Collins’s second entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, following Genesis’s induction in 2010. The milestone comes four years after Genesis completed their final farewell tour in 2022.
Acknowledging the difficulty of retiring from live music, Collins admitted: “When you’ve been on stage all your life and tasted that, it’s difficult to stop. I never say my mind is completely made up.”
On the financial realities of modern touring, he added: “You can’t do that kind of thing just for a half a dozen shows, because it’s not financially practical.”
Regarding his induction, Collins said: “I think getting inducted into the Hall of Fame is a lovely way to end it – a full stop on a lovely sentence.”
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