Surgery Left Phil Collins Unable To Play The Drums


	Surgery Left Phil Collins Unable To Play The Drums

ratilfar

10-19-2009 2:56 PM

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phil collins, music, 80s, genesis, operation

ratilfar says:

I hope you get well soon Phil!

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10-19-2009 5:37 PM

foxyarse

Thank God he cannot play....a boring musician

10-19-2009 6:16 PM

ratilfar

Excuse me? I'm a fan of his from way back when he was with Genesis. I always thought he songs were thoughtful to say the least.

I mean, he may not be everybody's cup of tea, but boring he is not.

10-20-2009 1:47 AM

darkeforce

Mike Rutherford was always the true talent behind Genesis. Collins was just the face-man.

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