Phil Collins Gets Rare Two-Time Inductee Status at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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Key Points:
- Phil Collins attended the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2026 induction ceremony in person, where he was honored as a two-time inductee, having previously been inducted with Genesis in 2010.
- Introduced by Travis Barker and serenaded by Cynthia Erivo, Collins delivered an emotional acceptance speech, acknowledging his health challenges and expressing gratitude to his manager and musical peers like Robert Plant and Eric Clapton.
- Collins addressed rumors about his retirement, assuring the audience that he will continue touring and performing live, stating, "You haven't heard the last of me."
- He is one of only three artists to have sold 100 million albums both as a solo artist and as a member of a group, with a successful solo career launched by his 1981 album Face Value and hits like "In the Air Tonight."
