Phil Collins

Country: US

Current Kit Setup:
USA Custom
(all single headed concert toms except for the snare):
20" BD, 18" FT 16" FT, 15" TT, 12" TT, 10" TT, 8" TT
14"x4" Snare, 14" Phil Collins Special

Bio:
Drummer, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Phil is best known as the drummer/singer of the rock band Genesis and for his solo career. Between 1982 and 1990, Collins scored three UK and seven US number-one singles as a solo artist. His discography includes eight studio albums that have sold 33.5 million certified units in the US and an estimated 150 million worldwide, making him one of the world's best-selling artists. Phil collaborated with many artists appearing on albums with Eric Clapton, Robert Plant, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Philip Bailey. He played in Brand X and on the “Do They Know it’s Christmas” single as well as writing the sound track to films including Disney’s Tarzan. During his illustrious career, he has been showered with multiple awards, which include six Brit Awards, seven Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and one Academy Award, recognizing his service to the field of music and acting.

Phil has played Gretsch since 1983 and used a USA Custom kit throughout his career, notably using Concert toms 6.5x10”,8x12”, 12x15”, 16x16”, 18”x18” with 14x20” kick