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Genesis‘ final show as both “bizarre” and “emotional” in a new interview.Speaking to Classic Rock magazine, Rutherford reflected on the band’s last live gig, which took place at London’s O2 Arena on March 26 2022.He said when he looked down at the set list and saw that there were only a handful of songs left to play, he started to feel “emotional.”He continued: “It was nice afterwards when everybody, including Peter [Gabriel] and Richard McPhail [tour manager from the seventies], were together in the dressing room. Apart from that we kept backstage closed off.“But the actual show felt bizarre.

Genesis guitarist and bassist Mike Rutherford has updated fans on the state of Phil Collins’ health.Collins has experienced issues with his health since suffering a spinal injury in 2007, which damaged vertebrae in his upper neck and also left him with nerve damage. The injury has impacted his ability to perform, and at Genesis’ last ever show in March 2022, he performed in a wheelchair.Now, Rutherford has spoken about Collins’ health in an interview on BBC Breakfast to promote his upcoming tour with Mike + The Mechanics, in which Collins’ son Nic will be playing drums.Speaking about Collins’ condition, Rutherford said: “As you know, Phil is a bit… He’s much more immobile than he used to be, which is a shame, but at the tour, he was in good spirits.

Genesis landed atop a top 10 list of the highest-paid entertainers of 2022, bolstered by a massive catalog sale last fall, as well as revenues earned from touring and streaming.The musical ensemble of Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford were named to the top spot of the Forbes list with $230 million in revenue after they sold their catalog to Concord Music Group in September for a total of $300 million.The $230 million total also included streaming totals from Collins' work as a solo artist, according to the outlet.Coming in second on the list was Sting with $210 million, after The Police front man sold his full catalog to Universal Music Group for $300 million prior to fees, Forbes reported. Tyler Perry was third on the list with $175 million, as the multi-talented entertainer garnered the total from multiple proceeds from his films, BET shows and Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios. Perry, who made the 2021 list, is the only entertainer in the top 10 who is a billionaire, the outlet reported. The latest: Genesis (L-R Tony Banks, Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford) landed atop a top 10 list of the highest-paid entertainers of 2022, bolstered by a massive catalog sale last fall, as well as revenues earned from touring and streaming.

Phil Collins and Genesis have sold a large chunk of their back catalogue for a whopping $300million (£268m). Concord Music Group has landed the publishing rights and master recordings for most of prog rock legends Genesis’ catalogue, as well as a portion of the group’s recorded music income streams and masters. The sale also includes Collins’ solo hits In the Air Tonight, You’ll Be In My Heart, and Against All Odds.

It's been announced that Phil Collins and his fellow members of the rock band Genesis have sold a portion of the group's songs - including their publishing rights and master recordings - in a deal valued at more than $300 million. 

Phil Collins and his Genesis bandmates have sold a portion of their songs’ assets to Concord Music Group, including the publishing rights and master recordings for much of Genesis’ music.According to the Wall Street Journal, the deal was valued at more than $300million and will also include master recordings of songs from throughout Collins’ solo career, such as ‘In the Air Tonight’, ‘You’ll Be In My Heart’ and ‘Against All Odds’, and his popular covers of Diane & Annita’s ‘A Groovy Kind Of Love’ and ‘You Can’t Hurry Love’ by the Supremes.Genesis recordings within the package will likely include hits such as ‘Invisible Touch’, ‘That’s All’, ‘Land Of Confusion’ and ‘Follow You, Follow Me’. The deal also includes material that Genesis guitarist Mike Rutherford released with his group, Mike & the Mechanics.Speaking to WSJ, Concord president Bob Valentine said they were aiming to bring Collins and Genesis’ back catalogue to a younger generation of listeners.

Jem Aswad Senior Music Editor Phil Collins and his Genesis bandmates Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford have agreed to sell their publishing copyrights and “a mix of recorded music-income streams” to Concord Music Group, the company confirmed to the Wall Street Journal on Thursday. Sources told the publication the deal was for upward of $300 million. The deal includes the solo material of all three, most notably Collins’ multiplatinum solo albums and Rutherford’s band Mike & the Mechanics, which achieved chart success in the 1980s. The catalogs of Peter Gabriel and other former members of Genesis were not included in the deal. A rep for Concord tells Variety an official announcement will be made Friday morning.

Phil Collins has played his final gig.Performing at the O2 in London, 71-year-old Collins said his goodbye to fans, making jokes about now having to find a proper job.In their first tour since 2007 Collins - joined by Mike Rutherford on the guitar and bass and Tony Banks on the keyboard - enjoyed the band's final outing years on from the glory they enjoyed in the 1980s and 1990s.Touring the likes of Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle, they've had to postpone three London shows because of issues caused by Covid-19.Collins had to perform while sitting down, having appeared a little frail during his time on the tour.He's been battling health conditions for a decade, which has understandably taken its toll, leaving him reliant on a walking stick or wheelchair.Collins has had to battle more than one problem over the last 13 years - in 2009 he suffered damaged vertebrae.He is understood to have picked up the nasty injury while he was playing, leaving nerve damage in his hands.After surgery he lost his ability to grip his drumsticks, meaning the only way he could play was if they were taped to his hands.Writing on the Genesis website at the time of the injury he said: "Somehow, during the last Genesis tour, I dislocated some vertebrae in my upper neck and that affected my hands."After a successful operation on my neck, my hands still can’t function normally.“Maybe in a year or so it will change, but for now it is impossible for me to play drums or piano."After divorcing his third wife and having retired, Collins admitted he had drinking problems in his 2016 autobiography.He said at the time that he had been sober for three years.In 2017 he announced that he was a type 2 diabetic and would be receiving

Phil Collins has said goodbye to his fans after performing his final ever concert, and now his fans are taking to Twitter to document their experience of Genesis' final gig.This comes as the 71-year-old continues to battle prolonged health conditions.The In The Air Tonight singer can no longer hold a drumstick, which was apparent at his final show, and comes after undergoing surgery on his back years prior.On Saturday night (March 26) the music icon performed with his band Genesis at the O2 Arena in London, before saying goodbye to his fans. Fans who attended his final gig took to Twitter to document the "emotional" concert, with many explaining how they could clearly see that the singer and drummer appeared to be "frail".One said: "Privileged to see Genesis and Phil Collins tonight at the O2 which after 51 years in the business was the last ever concert , when you get to see how frail Phil Collins is this was an amazing show from someone who stuck two fingers up at his illness."Another penned: "There was laughter, there were tears: last night’s @genesis_band show was indeed the last show that the band will perform after 50+ years of loyal service.

Genesis won’t turn it on again, staging what was billed as its final concert Saturday night at London’s 02 arena.

Phil Collins revealed he could no longer play the drums following a period of ill health, but this hasn't stopped him from getting back on the road with his band again.

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"Against All Odds," Phil Collins is soldiering on. A frail-looking Collins finished his first show with Genesis on the group’s "The Last Domino?" tour in Birmingham Monday night, remaining seated throughout the concert.

Birmingham on Monday, with drummer and singer Phil Collins performing the show from a chair amid his ongoing health issues.Phil, 70, sang all of the band’s biggest hits while remaining seated after previously telling fans this would be their last chance to see him on tour with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford.When asked whether he would perform more dates in 2022, Phil told Mojo (via NME): ‘This English and American tour, that will be enough for me.’Keyboard player Tony is quoted as saying: ‘I think it depends a little bit how it goes. How Phil stands up to it all.

Genesis‘ kicked off their The Last Domino? tour in Birmingham last night (September 20) for their first show in 14 years.Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins performed a host of hits at the Utilita Arena including ‘Mama’ and ‘Land of Confusion’ both of which you can watch below, ‘You’re No Son Of Mine’ and ‘Tonight, Tonight, Tonight’.They also performed a trio of songs from 1980’s ‘Duke’ – ‘Behind The Lines’, ‘Duke’s End’, and ‘Turn It On Again’ along with a medley that included the first performance of ‘Fading Lights’ in 29 years alongside ‘The Cinema Show’ and ‘Afterglow’.Later, they treated fans to a performance of ‘I Can’t Dance’ and a medley of ‘Dancing With The Moonlit Knight’ and ‘The Carpet Crawlers’.The UK run of the tour,

Phil Collins has said that he won’t be going on any more Genesis tours after the band finishes their reunion shows, after he’s had a tough time with some health issues.The drummer will head off on tour with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford on September 20 but, when asked about more dates in 2022, he responded to Mojo (via NME): ‘This English and American tour, that will be enough for me.’However, keyboardist Tony is quoted as saying: ‘I think it depends a little bit how it goes. How Phil stands up to it all.

Genesis‘ long-awaited reunion tour beginning in Birmingham tonight (September 20), Phil Collins has confirmed it will be the band’s last.Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins announced at the start of 2020 that they were reuniting for a tour called The Last Domino?’.

Phil Collins detailed the extent to which his health has declined in recent years, noting that he can no longer physically play the drums.  The singer will hit the road with his band, Genesis, again later this month, reuniting with Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford. Although he’ll be singing on the tour, he’ll no longer play the drums.

Tony Bellew is better used to teeing up left hooks - but on Wednesday July 28 Liverpool's former world champion will swap the boxing ring for the golf course when tees off in the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship Celebrity Series Pro-Am at Formby Golf Club. The 38-year-old recently took up golf - and will join a host of well-known faces at Formby as stars of sport and screen join Legends Tour professionals and amateur guests in the pre-tournament Celebrity Pro-Am.

Genesis have expanded their forthcoming reunion tour, plotting dates in North America for later this year.Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins announced at the start of 2020 that they were reuniting for a tour called The Last Domino?’.

Genesis is getting ready to turn it on again.