After his long absence from the music industry, Phil Collins is finally getting back into the limelight.
"I'm no longer officially retired," Phil Collins announced to Rolling Stone. "The horse is out of the stable and I'm raring to go."
It was 2011 when the 'Another Day in Paradise' hit maker announced that he was leaving the music world to be a full time dad to his two sons. But now that they are all grown up, the legendary musician is determined to get back on track for his kids. "My kids are now 10 and 14 and they want to see what their dad does," he explained. "They were in nappies when I was last on the road. They love my music and I'd like to take them out so they can enjoy it."
The legendary musician also revealed that he will be moving to Miami for the recording of his new songs and he is also very excited for his upcoming slate of solo album reissues, which features many demos and alternative versions of songs. "I got very involved in these reissues," he says. "We even re-shot all the covers, which was my idea. I'm easily flattered. If people rediscover the old stuff and show interest, it would be silly to not make more music," he said.
Collins also admitted that though he is very excited about his return he is still uncertain about the tour but his longtime manager Tony Smith is taking care of everything for him. Adding, "I don't think I want a very long tour."
Meanwhile, he is currently focusing on what kind of music to write and seeing things positively, "No matter what happens, I can go out there, play piano and sing," he says. "I'm just in a very happy place right now," he said.
Collins has won six Brit Awards, seven Grammy Awards, an Oscar and two Golden Globes and his number one hits include 'A Groovy Kind of Love' and 'Against All Odds,' as per BBC.
