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Since Phil Collins is having a moment, I'll geek out. One reason I love him is his story: He went from overexposed star to underdog sad sack. He thought about suicide and started going by "Phillip." He got really into the Alamo. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/phil-collins-last-stand-why-the-troubled-pop-star-wants-to-call-it-quits-254722/
This vulnerability is so well on display in @StarleeKine's This American Life Story. It shows up in the wonderfully cheesy, heartfelt "Against All Odds" and all over his early 80s catalog. ("If Leaving Me Is Easy," "Please Don't Ask") https://www.thisamericanlife.org/339/break-up/act-one-11
And then there is his music, which ranges from all-time classics ("In the Air Tonight," "Take Me Home") to fun songs ("Sussudio," "Easy Lover"). So many bangers! And his focus on RnB and electronic music makes him relevant today. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/29/magazine/does-anybody-still-loathe-phil-collins-even-in-the-air-tonight.html?_r=0
And this all doesn't even mention his innovations as a drummer and producer. Or the fact that he is still best friends with Peter Gabriel! Or his voice, which I love! For better or worse, he shaped the sound of the 80s. Love you Phil!
