The Genius Of Phil Collins

You may know Phil Collins as a solo pop artist, drummer and vocalist of Genesis, Disney soundtrack guru, session drummer, or all of the above. Maybe his name rings a bell because he created one of the most famous drum breaks of all time (you know the one). If you don’t know Phil Collins, you definitely need to watch this video. Here are 5 reasons why Phil Collins has always been a drumming genius: 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Legendary drum fills Pretty much everyone knows how to air drum along to his iconic drum break in “In The Air Tonight”. Could you imagine that song without it? This part also features his classic gated sound – a sound that was actually developed on Peter Gabriel’s song “Intruder” which Phil tracked on drums. For another example of his legendary fills, listen to the intro of “Easy Lover” – a duet with Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire. 4:09 - Navigating complex time signatures Watch the video above to appreciate Phil’s writing and artful touch on these parts. But if you want a list of key s