PHIL COLLINS Career Documentary "Drummer First" Streaming ...

Drumeo has shared a very special, in-depth two-hour documentary on music legend, Phil Collins. Check it out below.

Drumeo: "'I’m not a singer that plays a bit of drums; I’m more of a drummer that sings a bit.'' This famous Phil Collins quote perfectly captures the essence of a man celebrated by millions as a pop legend. But ask Phil himself, and he’ll tell you: 'I’m a drummer.' 

On March 26, 2022, after an extraordinary 50-year career of touring and recording, Phil Collins announced his retirement. Later that year, we had the incredible honor of inviting Phil and his son, Nic Collins, to the breathtaking Château de l'Aile in Vevey, Switzerland. From October 18-21, 2022, Phil shared his story like never before in a series of brand-new interviews. 

For the first time on film, Phil takes us on a journey through his life and career from a drumming perspective—from his early days behind the kit to his groundbreaking work with Genesis and his celebrated solo career, from his time with the jazz-fusion group Brand X to composing for Disney’s Tarzan, forming his own big band, and ultimately passing the torch to Nic during the final Genesis and Phil Collins tours. 

This is Phil’s story, told in his own words.

This documentary offers a rare and personal glimpse into the life and legacy of a true drumming icon. Phil’s story is one of passion, perseverance, and sacrifice—a testament to the power of giving everything you have for what you love. We are deeply grateful to Phil for trusting Drumeo to share his remarkable story."

Kingmaker is delighted to announce the publication of Genesis: 1975 To 2025 - The Phil Collins Years by Mario Giammetti on April 17, 2025.

Originally published in 2021 as Genesis: 1975 to 2021 – The Phil Collins Years and out of print since late 2022, Genesis: 1975 To 2025 – The Phil Collins Years features fully revised text, new interview content and two additional chapters to bring the Genesis story completely up to date. As well as providing a detailed appraisal of The Last Domino? tour, the book also covers other recent events in the world of Genesis, including the sad loss of Richard Macphail and the forthcoming reissue of The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway.    

Genesis: 1975 To 2025 – The Phil Collins Years is the definitive biography of one of the world’s greatest rock bands following the departure of Peter Gabriel. It contains numerous exclusive interviews with band members and all of the important personalities who were part of the story of Genesis from 1975 onwards, including Ray Wilson who fronted the band for 1997’s Calling All Stations album and subsequent tour before the return of Phil Collins in 2007.

The book provides a detailed account of Genesis post Peter Gabriel, taking readers through each album and tour. Genesis:  1975 To 2025 – The Phil Collins Years contains a wealth of information about Genesis’s career, much of which may well be unknown even to the most ardent fans of the band.

Genesis: 1975 To 2025 – The Phil Collins Years also serves as a sequel to Giammetti’s highly acclaimed book Genesis: 1967 to 1975 – The Peter Gabriel Years, which is also published by Kingmaker and remains available.  

Mario Giammetti is an Italian music journalist with over 35 years’ experience. He has written for numerous Italian music magazines (including Classic Rock, Rockstar and Jam). In 1991 he founded Dusk, the only printed magazine in the world dedicated to Genesis. He has written 15 books related to the world of Genesis.

Genesis: 1975 To 2025 – The Phil Collins Years is available for pre-order now from Burning Shed (UK/Europe) here, and from The Band Wagon USA (North America) here.