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Phil Collins . Ashley DeMann. All about Phil. Born January 31, 1951 Played drums when he was 5 Several musical roles when younger Joined several bands like “the real thing” Big break: Genesis, changed the band as drummer Became lead singer, wrote most songs
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Phil Collins Ashley DeMann
All about Phil • Born January 31, 1951 • Played drums when he was 5 • Several musical roles when younger • Joined several bands like “the real thing” • Big break: Genesis, changed the band as drummer • Became lead singer, wrote most songs • First solo album, Face Value- hit “ In the Air Tonight” went gold • Second “Hello I Must Be Going” (Nominations for Grammy best • “You can’t Hurray love.: Reached #1 in UK
Phil Collins Third album “No Jacket Required” all over the charts Multi-platinum selling album Music used all over TV. Wrote song for “Two Hears.” Earned him an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Still worked with Genesis, getting number one single “Invisible Touch” More albums, “But Seriously”, “Both Sides” Wrote Tarzan Music: Winning Academy Award for Best Original Song in a Film
Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) • Written in 1983 –(big hits) • Theme song for Against All Odds • Wrote it on tour • Released February 1984 • First solo hit to reach #1 on the Billboards • Nominated for best original song • Mariah Carey, Steve Brooksteinmade covers • Won Golden Globe