New Phil Collins documentary explores comeback to drumming

There's a new Phil Collins documentary heading our way this week, all about the Genesis star’s attempts to return to drumming.

After suffering a spinal injury while touring in 2007, the now 73-year-old believed he might never be able to pick up his drumsticks again.

But a trailer for Phil’s upcoming Drumeo documentary seems to show the In The Air Tonight star playing the drums once more with the help of his son Nic.

In the trailer, Phil describes himself as “not a singer that plays a bit of drums” but “a drummer that sings a bit.”

“If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks then I will have a crack at it.

“I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles. It just feels so strange to hold a pair.”

Announcing the documentary, Drumeo’s content director Brandon Toews said, “Over the last three years, I've been working with the Drumeo team on a documentary about Phil Collins—one of my drumming heroes.

"I spent a few days in Switzerland with Phil and his son, Nic Collins, and we filmed a series of brand-new interviews shortly after Phil and Genesis officially retired,” he added.

“After many twists and turns and conducting interviews with over 100 musicians about Phil, I’m excited to finally announce the release of Phil Collins: Drummer First—the first documentary about Phil Collins told from a drummer’s perspective."

Phil Collins: Drummer First is set to be released on Drumeo's YouTube channel this week.