Phil Collins joked about his health and hinted at more music as he accepted his solo Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction on Nov. 14, 2026. Source Source
The 75-year-old made a rare public appearance at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, walking the red carpet with two canes. Daughters Lily and Joely and son Nicholas “Nic” Collins joined him, USA TODAY and Page Six reported. Source Source
“Thank you so much, I’m really not as bad as it looks,” Collins said from the ceremony podium, holding up both canes, according to USA TODAY. “I’m much better.” Source
This was his second induction, recognizing his solo career after Genesis entered the Hall in 2010. During Travis Barker’s introduction, Collins wiped tears from his eyes as the audience gave him a standing ovation, USA TODAY reported. Source
The thank-yous included a little historical revision: Collins joked that manager Tony Smith had been managing him “since 1485.” He credited longtime assistant Lindsay Evans with helping him change how he lived, saying, “And so, I’m a well man now.” Source
USA TODAY reports that a 2007 spinal injury left Collins with nerve damage. At Genesis’ final concert in March 2022, he sang from a chair while Nic played drums. Source
Back to the studio?
Onstage, Collins addressed speculation about singing, touring and recording an album, saying, “you haven’t heard the last of me. I can promise you that.” Source
Backstage, he told Gold Derby he wanted to return to his home studio in Switzerland. “I’m not very good at doing nothing,” he said, describing making music there as fun rather than work. Doing nothing is a tough sell when there’s a studio in the house. Source
“In terms of playing live, I think my drumming days are probably done,” he told Gold Derby. He said a recent conversation with his children had left him excited about the possibility of some shows, while calling the idea “a work in progress.” Encouraging words, then—not a tour itinerary. Source
For the ceremony’s musical tribute, Cynthia Erivo performed “In the Air Tonight,” with Barker on drums, USA TODAY reported. Source
An edited, three-hour ceremony special will air Dec. 8 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on ABC, followed by streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Dec. 9, according to USA TODAY. Source
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