Nic Collins (drummer)

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Nic Collins
Collins performing with Genesis in 2022
Collins performing with Genesis in 2022
Background information
Born (2001-04-21) April 21, 2001 (age 23)
Geneva, Switzerland
Genres
Occupation(s)Drummer
Years active2016–present

Nicolas Collins (born April 21, 2001)[1] is a Swiss-born drummer,[2] known for his association with his father Phil Collins, Genesis and Mike and the Mechanics, as well as for his band, Better Strangers.[3][4]

Biography[edit]

Collins is the son of singer and drummer Phil Collins and his third wife Orianne Cevey.[1] Collins started drumming at the age of 2.[1] He first got exposure at age 15, when he played drums on his father's comeback, Not Dead Yet Tour.[5] Which started in 2017 and concluded in 2019.[6]

Collins continued to play with his father on Genesis' The Last Domino? Tour,[7] which was started in 2020 and concluded in 2022.[8] Keyboardist Tony Banks praised Collins' skills, saying " his approach gave the group the opportunity to perform songs that they had previously avoided."[7]

In 2022, Collins debuted his new band, Better Strangers, which also includes bassist Yang Waingarten, guitarist Joey Rodriguez and singer Ricky deCasa.[9] In April 2022 they released their debut single "But I Don’t Know Your Name",[10][11]

In September 2022, Collins was announced to be touring with Mike and the Mechanics on their 2023 Refueled tour, covering for regular drummer, Gary Wallis.[12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "All About Phil Collins' 5 Kids". Peoplemag. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  2. ^ "Nicholas Collins | Gretsch Drums". www.gretschdrums.com. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  3. ^ Ewing, Jerry (2022-04-18). "Nic Collins band Better Strangers release video for But I Don't Know Your Name". louder. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  4. ^ "BETTER STRANGERS – Toptalentpromotions". toptalentpromotions.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  5. ^ Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (2016-10-17). "Phil Collins announces comeback tour". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  6. ^ MONROY YGLESIAS, ANA (March 22, 2019). "Phil Collins Says He's "Still Not Dead Yet," Adds More U.S. Tour Dates | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  7. ^ a b Everley, Dave (2020-03-04). "Genesis announce 2020 reunion tour". louder. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  8. ^ Young, Alex (2022-03-27). "Peter Gabriel Attends Genesis' Final Concert". Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  9. ^ Greene, Andy (2022-04-07). "Nic Collins Looks Back on Final Genesis Tour and Ahead to New Band Better Strangers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  10. ^ But I Don't Know Your Name, 2022-04-08, retrieved 2024-02-20
  11. ^ "Better Strangers release debut single". Grateful Web. April 16, 2022. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
  12. ^ Ewing, Jerry (2022-09-27). "Phil Collins' son Nic signs on for Mike + The Mechanics". louder. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
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