Phil Collins making comeback, says “no longer retired”

PanARMENIAN.Net - Phil Collins is making a comeback after announcing retirement in 2011. The former Genesis drummer/frontman tells Rolling Stone in a new interview, "I'm no longer officially retired. The horse is out of the stable and I'm raring to go," AceShowbiz reports.

"My kids are now 10 and 14 and they want to see what their dad does," the "Another Day in Paradise" singer continues, "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."

Phil, who's recovering from a major back surgery, is moving a studio into his Miami home and will begin recording a new album in about a month. He also wants to go on tour but he's still unsure if the tour will come before or after an album.

"I don't think I want a very long tour," he says. "But I would like to play the stadiums in Australia and the Far East, and that's the only way to do that. But there's a part of me that just wants to do theaters, so we'll see."

The "In the Air Tonight" singer says the decision will be based partially on public's reception to his upcoming slate of solo album reissues. "I got very involved in these reissues," he explains. "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."

When asked about a possible Genesis reunion, Phil says, "Let's start with this [solo] bit first. I love the guys. I would just prefer to do this first. For now, let's just see how this goes."

The 64-year-old singer is currently focusing on his recovery and seeing what kind of music he's inspired to write. "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."