'70s Rock Band Legend Teases Return to Stage Four Years After Final Tour
Phil Collins is stirring excitement among fans after delivering a major update regarding his career plans.
The music icon, known as a powerhouse drummer and vocalist for the band Genesis, who also has a successful solo music career, shed light on speculations regarding a possible comeback.
The award-winning singer set the record straight, revealing that he will skip performing at the upcoming Hall of Fame's class of 2026, which will take place on Nov. 14 in Los Angeles.
"They asked me if I would perform and I said no, because you've got to be match fit to do something like that," the "You'll Be in My Heart" hitmaker said, adding "You're going to have to rehearse and then by that point, if you've not been singing, your voice is going to be shot and then that's not going to be good. So I'd rather not do it."
In 2022, Collins officially retired from touring after concluding Genesis' The Last Domino? Tour, making it the band's final concert run.
The bold move was due to the frontman's health battle, which has had a severe effect on his spinal nerves, prompting mobility issues, as well as his history of kidney failure caused by heavy drinking prior to years of sobriety.
Despite his condition leaving him unable to do live performances as he used to, Collins is not closing the door on any music opportunities in the future.
"I would contemplate, yeah," the singer added. "I'm constantly saying to myself, I'd better go back down to my studio at home."
It also means that the singer and songwriter still has creative ideas for music.
"Lots of lyrical ideas that I write down," he furthered. "And there are things that are half-formed and a couple of things that are finished. There are things that I can get my teeth into to start working."
Collins recently surprised fans after making a rare public appearance at Buckingham Palace.
The music icon was accompanied by his ex-wife Jill Tavelman, who joined The King's Trust 50th anniversary together with fellow legend Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster.
Tavelman also marked the special moment on her Instagram, sharing some of the highlights during the event, noting how she and her ex-husband were honored to be part of the celebration.
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This story was originally published May 23, 2026 at 6:00 AM.