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NewsNovember, 9 Phil Collins unsure about returning to the stage
Phil Collins has admitted he doesn't know whether he will ever play live again. Speaking to The New York Times in an interview published on Sunday, the musician looked back on the health issues he has faced over the years, among them neck surgery in 2009 and spinal surgery in 2015. Collins has also stayed sober for the past three years following a battle with alcoholism. Because of all this, the drummer said he counts himself "lucky" to still be here, though he can't say if he will return to the stage. "Everything that could go wrong, did, all at the wrong time," he explained, adding: "I'm not match-fit." Even so, Collins has no regrets about the demanding touring schedules he took on in the past. "I wouldn't (change anything)," said the 75-year-old. "Because that would mean that I would have missed out on a lot of things that I learned from and I really enjoyed doing." What does lift his spirits is his upcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist next month. He was previously honoured by the institution in 2010 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 said. "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." The Class of 2026 also includes Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division / New Order, Oasis, Sade, the late Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan. To qualify, a solo artist or band must have put out a first commercial recording at least 25 years before the year of nomination. The induction ceremony is set for 14 November at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
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