Phil Collins Says at Rock Hall Induction “The Door’s Not Closed” to New Music and Performing Live

Phil Collins, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, spoke about his ongoing passion for music and performing despite health issues that have affected his ability to create and play. At the induction ceremony, Collins joined the institution as a solo artist for the second time, sharing his motivation to continue making music and performing.

Collins expressed that he feels compelled to create new tunes and get back into the studio, stating, "I can’t believe that I’m not going to do something. I’m not very good at doing nothing." He added, "I would like to get down to my studio to just have some fun, and write some music that I hope would be good enough for people to hear and enjoy."

While Collins does not rule out the possibility of performing live, he mentioned, "It’s not beyond the realm of possibility" that he will take to the stage again. However, he also noted, "I think my drumming days are probably done."

Collins revealed in a 2025 interview that he had been too ill to make new music and that he was no longer hungry for creating songs. A year later, he discussed undergoing knee operations, kidney failure, and drinking problems that had taken a toll on his life. Yet, he remained determined to get back into the studio, saying, "It’s something on my horizon."

Throughout 2026, Collins shared his thoughts on new music, recalling that he had plenty of lyrical ideas and various half-formed and finished pieces. Despite his health issues, he promised that fans would not hear the last of him, saying, "You haven’t heard the last of me. I promise you that."

Phil Collins was inducted into the Rock Hall by Travis Barker and has been hailed as one of the best drummers of all time by Consequence.