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Welcome to the Trapset, where each week we explore the lives of drummers.

I want to play something for you. I want to play something for you. The

The You're hearing in the air tonight by my guest, Phil Collins.

Collins began his career as a child actor, working in plays on the West End.

In 1969, he joined the short-lived psychedelic band, Flaming Youth,

and in 1970, he became the drummer of Genesis,

a group that, over their decades-long career,

evolved from an obscure art-rock outfit into international pop superstars.

Aside from Genesis, Phil's unstoppable groove and instantly recognizable sound have graced classic albums by

artists such as Brian Eno, John Martin, Frida, Philip Bailey, Peter Gabriel,

Tears for Fears, and Brand X.

While these credits alone are enough to place him in the pantheon of great rock drummers, what distinguishes Collins as one of the greatest all-around artists of all time is his solo work.

He possesses the ability to craft the perfect pop song, something intensely personal, yet emotionally

resonant to the masses.

His innovative contributions as a singer and producer define the sound of recorded music

in the 1980s and beyond.

At his best, Phil embodies the bombast of John Bonham, the experimental spirit of Brian Eno,

and the emotional conviction of Marvin Gay.

In the landscape of pop music, he's a singular figure who can truly do it all.

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