Nic Collins (drummer)

Nic Collins
Collins performing with Genesis in 2022
Collins performing with Genesis in 2022
Background information
Birth nameNicolas Collins
Born (2001-04-21) 21 April 2001
Geneva, Switzerland
Genres
OccupationDrummer
Years active2016–present

Nicholas Collins (born 21 April 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 bands, Better Strangers and the Effect.[3][4]

Early life

Collins is the son of drummer and singer Phil Collins and his third wife Orianne Cevey. He is the half-brother of actress Lily Collins.[1][5] Collins started drumming at the age of two.[1]

Career

Collins first got exposure at age 15 playing drums on his father's Not Dead Yet comeback tour,[6] which started in 2017 and concluded in 2019.[7]

Collins continued to play with his father on Genesis's The Last Domino? Tour,[8] which started in 2020 and concluded in 2022.[9] Keyboardist Tony Banks praised Collins's skills, saying "Nic is a great drummer, but he is capable of sounding like early Phil. For Mike and I, that was always quite exciting. It means you can play some of the songs that you haven't played with Phil as the drummer for a long time."[8]

In 2022, Collins debuted his new band, Better Strangers, which also includes bassist Yang Waingarten, guitarist Joey Rodriguez, and singer Ricky deCasa.[10] In April 2022, they released their debut single "But I Don't Know Your Name".[11][12]

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.[13]

In October 2023, Collins debuted another band, the Effect, which also includes guitarist Trev Lukather (son of Toto guitarist, Steve Lukather), keyboardist Steve Maggiora, bassist Josh Paul and singer Emmett Stang.[14] The Effect released their debut single "Unwanted" that same month.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b c "All About Phil Collins' 5 Kids". Peoplemag. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  2. ^ "Nicholas Collins | Gretsch Drums". www.gretschdrums.com. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
  3. ^ Ewing, Jerry (18 April 2022). "Nic Collins band Better Strangers release video for But I Don't Know Your Name". louder. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  4. ^ "BETTER STRANGERS – Toptalentpromotions". toptalentpromotions.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  5. ^ https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267311/who-orianne-cevey-phil-collins-controversial-ex-wife-she-just-wished-singer-happy-fathers-day-their
  6. ^ Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (17 October 2016). "Phil Collins announces comeback tour". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  7. ^ MONROY YGLESIAS, ANA (22 March 2019). "Phil Collins Says He's "Still Not Dead Yet," Adds More U.S. Tour Dates | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  8. ^ a b Everley, Dave (4 March 2020). "Genesis announce 2020 reunion tour". louder. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  9. ^ Young, Alex (27 March 2022). "Peter Gabriel Attends Genesis' Final Concert". Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  10. ^ Greene, Andy (7 April 2022). "Nic Collins Looks Back on Final Genesis Tour and Ahead to New Band Better Strangers". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  11. ^ But I Don't Know Your Name, 8 April 2022, retrieved 20 February 2024
  12. ^ "Better Strangers release debut single". Grateful Web. 16 April 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  13. ^ Ewing, Jerry (27 September 2022). "Phil Collins' son Nic signs on for Mike + The Mechanics". louder. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  14. ^ Gaudiosi, Jeff (4 October 2023). "The EFFECT Announce Debut Showcase". MisplacedStraws. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Melodic Net - We Rock, Do you?". www.melodic.net. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
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