Phil Collins said in a new interview with BBC Breakfast that he declined the opportunity to perform at his forthcoming induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but that he would not rule out future live performances while sharing a positive health update.
During the Friday interview, the Oscar-winning musician was asked if he’d perform again, to which he replied, “I can’t really see it happening. But I’m healthier now than I have been for quite a while.”
Collins has faced several health issues over recent years, including kidney issues and five knee surgeries. After enduring a spinal injury in 2007, the “In the Air Tonight” singer has faced health struggles that have prevented him from performing.
The “In the Air Tonight” singer further revealed that he was asked to perform at the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Collins has already been inducted into the esteemed musical museum with Genesis in 2010, and now joins a rare group of two-time inductees.
“They asked me if I would perform and I said no, because you’ve got to be match fit to do something like that,” he said. “You can’t just go on stage and — you’re gonna have to rehearse and then by that point, if you’ve not been singing, your voice is going to be shot and then that’s not gonna be good. So I’d rather not do it.”
