Rock band Genesis singer, Phil Collins, has opened up in a honest chat about his deteriorating health in a brand new documentary series on his life.The 73 year old music icon, who had worldwide musical acclaim with hits that have spanned generations from In The Air Tonight to Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now), last performed two years ago in a wheelchair, sparking concern amongst his loyal fans.
In the two-hour show, the legend shared a heartbreaking confession, admitting that he feels as though he has 'used up my air miles' and how bashing on the drums over his decades in the music industry has physically impacted adversely on his body.
Speaking about how his hands, feet and body have suffered from years of entertaining large crowds, he said: "If I wake up one day and I can hold a pair of drumsticks, then I’ll have a crack of it.
But I just feel like I’ve used up my air miles. It’s still kind of sinking in a bit. I've spent all my life playing drums. "To be suddenly not be able to do that is a shock.