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Phil Collins: Biography
Birth Name:
Philip David Charles Collins
Birth Place:
Chiswick, London, England
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
01/30/1951, Aquarius
Profession:
Musician; songwriter; actor
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Phil Collins Fast Facts:
Appeared as an extra in the Beatles' film
A Hard Day's Night
(1964).
Became the drummer for Genesis after auditioning at the home of Peter Gabriel's parents.
Took over lead vocals for Genesis in 1976, following Gabriel's departure from the group.
Occasionally performed with fusion jazz band Brand X while remaining in Genesis.
Began a highly successful solo career with the album
Face Value
in 1981.
Reached the pinnacle of his solo career in 1985 with the release of
No Jacket Required,
which would be named Album of the Year at the Grammys.
Played both locations (London and Philadelphia) during the Live Aid concert on July 13, 1985, flying across the Atlantic on the Concorde.
Left Genesis in 1996 after 26 years in the band.
Phil Collins Relationships:
Andrea Bertorelli - Ex-wife
Carole Collins - Sister
Clive Collins - Brother
Greville Collins - Father
Jill Tavelman - Ex-wife
Joely Collins - Daughter
June Collins - Mother
Lily Collins - Daughter
Matthew Collins - Son
Nicholas Collins - Son
Orianne Cevey - Ex-wife
Simon Collins - Son
Phil Collins Awards:
1988 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
1999 Oscar: Best Original Song - Winner
1989 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Winner
1984 Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male - Winner
1985 Grammy: Producer of the Year, Non-Classical - Winner
1985 Grammy: Best Pop Vocal Performance - Male - Winner
1985 Grammy: Album of the Year - Winner
1987 Grammy: Best Concept Music Video - Winner
1988 Grammy: Best Song Written Specifically for a Motion Picture or for Television - Winner
1990 Grammy: Record of the Year - Winner
1999 Grammy: Best Soundtrack Album - Winner
1985 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Nominee
2000 Golden Globe: Best Original Song - Motion Picture - Winner
1984 Oscar: Best Original Song - Nominee
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