In this thread, say something nice about Phil Collins.

[asthmaticeog]

Though by far the majority of his music is unlistenable to me, his use of tribal-influenced rhythms and tension-release dynamics in the songs "I Don't Care Anymore" and "In the Air Tonight" are quite effective.

OK, now you guys.

[cheezus]

1. He pisses the south park guys off

[Liberal Veteran]

2. His head has a nice reflective sheen.....

And I enjoy his music.

[rabid_nerd]

3. Who?

n/t

[XNASA]

4. He used to be in a band with Peter Gabriel.

That's all I got.

[ClassWarrior]

9. Yeah, I was gonna say...

...he sounds like Peter Gabriel on "A Trick of the Tail," Genesis' last truly great LP.

NGU.

[CBGLuthier]

5. First solo album was excellent

And uhmmm, hmmm, well, his first solo album was excellent. :-)

[dolo amber]

6. He's got relatively unoffensive

teeth for a British man of his age...:shrug:

[Magrittes Pipe]

7. No.

[KurtNYC]

8. He hasn't crushed the soul out of a Motown classic

recently.

[MadHound]

10. He was a great drummer with Genesis, before Peter Gabriel left the group

Then he overstepped his bounds and tried to become a front man for the group.

[BlueManDude]

11. As far as I know he has not killed anyone.

[lazarus]

12. He

hasn't released anything in a good long while?

[wtmusic]

13. It's conceivable his writing could be even more vapid

in a parallel universe...c'mon, use your imagination!

[Dora]

14. S-s-sussudio!

Whatever. Can't think of Phil Collins without thinking of high school, and I always thought Peter Gabriel was better.

[meegbear]

25. National Lampoon had a cartoon about that ...

a guy is pounding on someone's door, holding a shotgun, yelling

"S-s-sussudio all fucking day! S-s-sussudio all fucking night! You want some S-s-sussudio you asshole? I'll give you some fucking S-s-sussudio!"

I still crack up about that.

[gollygee]

15. He's no longer on the radio very often

for which I am thankful

[eyesroll]

16. He was not on stage performing with The Datsuns last night.

[da_chimperor]

17. I like him more than having a wart on my ass

How's that?

[Lavender Brown]

18. He isn't Pat Boone

[Dookus]

19. He's not Sting

[fryguy]

20. he made a cameo in Miami Vice

and played a character named Phil the Shill

[Donkeyboy75]

21. He doesn't require a jacket.

[redqueen]

22. He was in one of the best bands EVER

[auburngrad82]

23. He'd fit easily in a Mini Cooper...n/t

[jukes]

24. he didn't

vote for bush.

[aden_nak]

26. He did raise a lot of money for the homeless.

[The_Casual_Observer]

27. He played drums on the first couple of Eno records.

Otherwise he is a little sell out.

[reprehensor]

28. He is friendly.

He will interact with fans when confronted with them, unlike some pop stars.

[aden_nak]

31. I actualled talked to him once, before one of his concert.

He was quite nice.

[Lisa0825]

29. My Dad met him once, in a hotel lobby bar in Syracuse.

My Dad didn't know who he was. They had a nice chat over drinks. He said he was a really nice guy and had a good sense of humor. When my Mom came down from her room, he was gone. My Dad told her who he had met, and my Mom was PISSED because he didn't get an autograph for her.

[nytemare]

30. I liked his work with Genesis better than solo stuff

His early solo albums were pretty good, lately have gotten a tad too tame for me. His earlier stuff just had great vitality.
He still is one of my favorite artists, though, I do like Peter Gabriel a bit better.

I have seen both live, Peter Gabriel's show was probably the best show I have ever seen, just an absolute visual dream. Phil is a little more down to earth maybe, and he has to be one of the best rock drummers of all time. He is all around a sort of affable fellow.

[GCP]

39. Did you see "Secret World"?

I have the DVD, and it's my great regret that I never saw the live show. He's amazing.

[nytemare]

43. Yes, Secret World tour in 93, saw him at the Cap center

it was most awesome. He also has his own world record label, and is highly involved in Amnesty International.

[redqueen]

46. Yes yes yes!

That was the best concert ever. Ever ever.

[nytemare]

50. I fully agree!!

[nine23]

32. Here's something nice:

His daughter's freakin' georgeous!!! She's a film/TV/theatre actress in Vancouver. A total knockout - full head of hair, too!!!

Phil's ex-wife and kids live here; he's here all the time administering the trust funds and alimony.

[Parche]

33. phil collins

He is one of my favorites
I saw him in concert in LA 1992, he had an unannounced concert
date at the Wilturn Theater for charity, the homeless
And it was fantastic, I will never forget it.

[Goathead]

34. It's not possible for him to get any balder

Is it?

[Strawman]

35. It's creative to tell your wife you're divorcing her via fax n/t

[Squeech]

36. Brand X

A bunch of session musicians got a nice little jazz-rock band together, including Phil on drums. They were excellent.

That said, it has been a major philosophical problem to me, why Genesis with Gabriel was so good, and without Gabriel, so lame.

[pdx_prog]

37. I always liked his white Pearls...:)

and he "kinda" sounds like Peter Gabriel when he tries...:)

[Phillycat]

38. Cool accent.

Seriously, though, I actually like "In The Air Tonight". So sue me.

[kick-ass-bob]

40. He was great in Miami Vice.

[mr blur]

41. He's a great drummer

check out John Martyn's "Grace and Danger"

Can't think of anything else, though.

[WoodrowFan]

42. I like some of his songs

and "I can't dance was an amusing video"

would take him over Sting or U2 ANY day.

[terrya]

44. "Billy, Don't Lose that Number" is NOT the worst song ever written.

[skooooo]

45. he's not a mass murderer

[nytemare]

47. anyone ever hear "Lamb Lies Down on Broadway"?

It was Peter Gabriel's last Genesis album. Very atmospheric, and Phil plays some hella good drums.

[redqueen]

48. Um, yeah!

I miss concept albums.

[Worst Username Ever]

52. Judging by that avatar picture of you

I would say you have really gone downhill since your gallery photo. No offense.

[redqueen]

55. hahahahaha

I thought I looked cute in that pic. Oh well. :P

[Susang]

49. He looks exactly like Wat_Tyler

The resemblence is startling! :o

[AngryAmish]

51. He never stole my bike

[Beer Snob-50]

53. He looks like Charlie Brown.eom

[nytemare]

54. "Another Day in Paradise" and "Jesus He Knows Me"

Really hold true in these recent days. Oh and don't forget "Land of Confusion".