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Phil Collins: Health Struggles Dampen Music Passion

2/22/2025

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Story summary

Phil Collins, 74, opened up in a candid Mojo interview about how his health struggles have dampened his passion for music. “I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio... But I’m not hungry for it anymore,” he confessed, reflecting on the toll of his long battle with a debilitating spinal injury since 2007.

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Historical Context

Phil Collins, 74, revealed in a Mojo interview that ongoing health issues, particularly a spinal injury since 2007, have diminished his enthusiasm for music. This mirrors his struggles since 2000, when he faced sudden hearing loss, and again in 2009, when surgery left him unable to play drums. His journey reflects the broader challenges artists face with health and creativity over time.

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Story summary

Phil Collins, 74, opened up in a candid Mojo interview about how his health struggles have dampened his passion for music. “I keep thinking I should go downstairs to the studio... But I’m not hungry for it anymore,” he confessed, reflecting on the toll of his long battle with a debilitating spinal injury since 2007.

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