From delight Division and Brian Eno to the Cadbury's gorilla,the former Genesis drummer's vast influence far outweighs the derision he frequently attractsFew pop figures own become as successful and yet reviled as Phil Collins. final week's news that the "housewives' choice" local radio staple was considering a return to music brought a predictable chorus of derision. "Please God no!" pleaded one Guardian commenter. However, it's approximately time we recognised Collins's vast influence as one of the godfathers of popular culture. Here are some reasons why:Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com