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 (age 23)
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]

Biography

Collins is the son of drummer and singer 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 playing drums on his father's Not Dead Yet comeback 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 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]

In October 2023, Collins debuted another band, The Effect, which also includes guitarist Trev Lukather (son of Toto guitarist, Steve Lukather), keyboardist Steve Maggiora, and singer Emmett Stang.[13] The Effect released their debut single "Unwanted" that same month.[14]

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 1 December 2023.
  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. ^ Ellis-Petersen, Hannah (17 October 2016). "Phil Collins announces comeback tour". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b Everley, Dave (4 March 2020). "Genesis announce 2020 reunion tour". louder. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  8. ^ Young, Alex (27 March 2022). "Peter Gabriel Attends Genesis' Final Concert". Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ But I Don't Know Your Name, 8 April 2022, retrieved 20 February 2024
  11. ^ "Better Strangers release debut single". Grateful Web. 16 April 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  12. ^ Ewing, Jerry (27 September 2022). "Phil Collins' son Nic signs on for Mike + The Mechanics". louder. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  13. ^ Gaudiosi, Jeff (4 October 2023). "The EFFECT Announce Debut Showcase". MisplacedStraws. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
  14. ^ "Melodic Net - We Rock, Do you?". www.melodic.net. Retrieved 17 November 2024.