3 things worth knowing about Phil Collins
- Born in London in 1951, drummer with Genesis from 1970, he became its singer in 1975 after Peter Gabriel left.
- On 13 July 1985 he played Live Aid in London and again in Philadelphia the same day, crossing the Atlantic by Concorde.
- "In the Air Tonight" (1981) owes its famous drum break to an accident in the studio.
7 Phil Collins tracks logged on air
♪ Easy Lover♪ That's All (432Hz Remastered)(Genesis)♪ Sussudio♪ Invisible Touch. (Genesis)♪ Two Hearts♪ Something Happened on the Way to Heaven♪ You Can't Hurry Love (2016 Remaster)
115plays over three months
0.71 %of our airtime
7tracks in rotation
8.8×per week, on average
Also in similar rotation: Amy Macdonald (120 plays), Zaho (114 plays). In the same vein: Simple Minds, Queen.
Source: Radio Odyssey broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
Phil Collins in our quizzes
Phil Collins is one of the right answers in our 80s music quiz:
- “Two Hearts” — our 80s music quiz
Every question is built from tracks we actually play — no track appears that has not been on air.
Why Radio Odyssey plays Phil Collins
Phil Collins is melodic 80s rock at its purest — one of the classic families that run through our schedule.
More of this on our 80s throwback radio page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Among the tracks in regular rotation: Easy Lover, That's All (432Hz Remastered)(Genesis), Sussudio. The full selection is best discovered by listening live.
115 plays logged over three months of scheduling — about 8.8 times a week, or 0.71% of our airtime. Figures come from our own broadcast log, 14 May to 13 August 2026.
Yes. Radio Odyssey is free and ad-free, with no account to create — press play on any page of this site and Phil Collins will come round in rotation.