Phil Collins has recently announced that due to a severe spinal cord injury, he will never be able to play the drums again. The 58-year-old lead singer and drummer for the British rock band Genesis has been playing the drums for more than 50 years. In his statement, he expressed a deep sadness over his inability to play drums, but he assured his fans that he will still be able to sing.
Due to the position he sits in while playing the drums, Collins has developed a condition that causes his vertebrae to crush his spinal cord. The condition has deteriorated to the point where he cannot even hold his drum sticks without experiencing severe pain.
In recent years, Collins has been taping his drum sticks to his hands in order to make it through a set. However, even this solution continues to cause him pain, and after serious deliberation, he has decided to put his health first, forcing him to set down his drum sticks once and for all.
Collins first gained notoriety in the early 1970’s as the drummer for the British rock band, Genesis. When their original lead singer, Peter Gabriel, left the band in 1975, Collins stepped in to fill the void. Several years later, he launched a successful solo career. However, he has always remained a part of Genesis, carefully balancing his solo career with his obligations to the band which catapulted his career almost 40 years ago.
Due to the severe debilitating pain caused by spinal cord injuries, victims are often forced to endure serious financial hardships resulting from large medical bills and extended periods of time away from work. If you have suffered a spinal cord injury caused by the negligent actions of another, it is important to consult an experienced personal injury lawyer at once. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.
If you have a spinal cord injury claim in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area, please contact the experienced Oklahoma spinal cord injury lawyers at Stipe, Harper, Laizure, Uselton, Belote, Maxcey & Thetford today to schedule your free initial consultation.
