Nic Collins (drummer)

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Nic Collins
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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 singer and drummer 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]

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References

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  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.
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  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.
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  10. ↑ But I Don't Know Your Name, 8 April 2022, retrieved 20 February 2024
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  13. ↑ Gaudiosi, Jeff (4 October 2023). "The EFFECT Announce Debut Showcase". MisplacedStraws. Retrieved 17 November 2024.
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