30 Facts From the Incredible Story of Phil Collins

Published on 12/31/2017
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He was NOT impressed by Led Zeppelin during Live Aid

Collins famously made a cameo as the drummer for Led Zeppelin during the historic Live Aid concert. Despite the success of the show, Collins admits that he wanted to walk off stage. Moreover Collins lambasted Jimmy Page for being ‘out of it’ and Roobert Plant for not being ‘match-fit with his voice’.

He Was NOT Impressed By Led Zeppelin During Live Aid

He Was NOT Impressed By Led Zeppelin During Live Aid

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Collins wasn’t the first choice to become the lead singer of Genesis

When Genesis lost their lead singer Peter Gabriel, the band panicked trying to replace him. The group auditioned a ton of singers before turning to Collins and giving him the job.

Ollins Wasnt The First Choice To Become The Lead Singer Of Genesis

Collins wasn’t the first choice to become the lead singer of Genesis

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