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Phil Collins announces 2017 Royal Albert Hall shows
By Andy Malt | Published on Tuesday 18 October 2016
Phil Collins has announced his first UK shows for a decade, with a five night run at the Royal Albert Hall. The show, which will then head to Paris and Cologne, has the slightly ominous sounding title ‘Not Dead Yet: Live’ (all the more ominous when you remember David Gest announced his ‘David Gest Is Not Dead’ tour not long before his death).
Collins announced that he was coming out of retirement last year, having told the world that he was hanging up his jacket in 2011. So far, his return has involved a reissue campaign for all of his solo albums, a new singles compilation, and an autobiography that also has the ‘Not Dead Yet’ title and is due out later this month. He had previously hinted that he was also mulling some live shows, in order to let his younger children “see what their dad does”.
“I thought I would retire quietly”, says Phil of his reactivated career. “But thanks to the fans, my family and support from some extraordinary artists I have rediscovered my passion for music and performing. It’s time to do it all again and I’m excited. It just feels right”.
Collins last performed live in the UK on the 2007 Genesis reunion tour. The Royal Albert Hall shows will take place on 4-5 and 7-9 Jun next year. Tickets go on sale on Friday.
