Phil Collins isn’t sure if he will be able to perform again.
In an interview for The New York Times published on Sunday, the In the Air Tonight hitmaker reflected on the health problems he has endured in recent years, including neck surgery in 2009 and spine surgery in 2015.
Collins has also been sober for the past three years after a struggle with alcoholism.
As a result, the drummer conceded that he feels “lucky” to be alive but is uncertain about ever taking to the stage again.
“Everything that could go wrong, did, all at the wrong time,” he said, referring to his medical problems. “I’m not match-fit.”
Yet, Collins insisted that he doesn’t regret taking on such a tough touring schedule in the past.
“I wouldn’t (change anything),” the 75-year-old continued. “Because that would mean that I would have missed out on a lot of things that I learned from and I really enjoyed doing.”
However, the You’ll Be in My Heart star is excited about being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist next month. In 2010, he was inducted into the prestigious institution as a member of Genesis.
“I didn’t go looking to see who was nominated this year, so I was quite surprised when I heard I was up for induction,” he added. “It’s just a pat on the back, you know. If it wasn’t there, I wouldn’t be craving it. But it is there, and I’m very, very pleased.”
Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division / New Order, Oasis, Sade, the late Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan round out the Class of 2026.
To be eligible for induction, an individual artist or band must have released its first commercial recording at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination.
The ceremony will be held on 14 November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
