Phil collins first wife

Musician Phil Collins is the mastermind behind some of the biggest radio hits that have taken over the airwaves since 1970. The Genesis drummer has had both a huge career with his band and an equally successful solo career full of award-winning work.

His five children, Joely, Simon, Lily, Nicholas and Matthew, are equally as talented and have started to take over Hollywood.

When he was just 5 years old, Phil had already begun to play the drums and set his sights on making it into the spotlight.

How old is phil collins

The Oscar winner began his career as a child actor. He appeared as an extra alongside his biggest inspiration, The Beatles, in their 1964 film A Hard Day’s Night. In 1971, Phil recorded his first album with Genesis called Nursery Cryme.

It was then that he earned the label as a master of percussions.

The Tarzan composer released his first solo album in 1981 featuring the mega-hit “In the Air Tonight.” Phil was married to his first wife, Andrea Bertorelli, at the height of his succes