But the apple, musically speaking, has fallen far from the tree. The Miami New Times may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. On 16 December 2016, it was announced that Collins would play at Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Sunday 25 June 2017. Deco caught up with Nicholas Collins and his new band — and yes he plays the drums… very, very well! Band or Affiliations: Fifty Eight Hundred, Phil Collins. Nicholas Grev Austin Collins (born 21 April 2001) is an American drummer, pianist, guitarist, and song-writer, and is also the son of drummer and singer-songwriter, Phil Collins. 38.1k Followers, 26 Following, 70 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Genesis (@genesis_band) Staff, However, Collins did use a cajón during later parts of the tour. Circulation, Knowing how that quote could be misconstrued, he stops himself as soon as that thought leaves his mouth. Get the most out of your experience with a personalized all-access pass to everything local on events, music, restaurants, news and more. "I told him the best practice was playing with other people. ©2020 Miami New Times, LLC. About Us, We got to talk for a long time about his dad's killer riffs. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox, Phil Collins' Teenage Son Has a Band, and They're Taking on Miami, Phil Collins Will Make New Music as Soon as He Can "Get Off [His] Ass and Do It", Whitest Taino Alive Is Revolutionizing Rap in the Dominican Republic, Miami's Best Concert of the Week: Grace Potter at the Faena Theater. "As a band, we're a different style. “As a drummer I take huge input from him because he’s one of the greatest drummers of all time.. He’ll always give us input, try this try that, but at the end of the day… he realizes it’s our band.. very enthusiastic,” he added. The group took its name from the first song the guys played together, "What You Know" by Two Door Cinema Club. However, Phil, 69, is unable to play the drums due to previous back surgery and will be replaced by his 18-year-old son Nicholas… Collins initially got the group — which also includes singer Nick Aquilino, not present for this interview — together to open for his dad at the Fillmore Miami Beach this past March 11. We could probably play his Genesis stuff, but he's a little pop for our style.". Nick went through life with great courage and faith. Nicholas Collins – drums, piano (on You Know What I Mean), Pollstar 2017 mid-year: UK/Europe Tour (4 cities/16 shows): 166,204 tickets sold, Pollstar Year End 2017: UK/Europe Tour (12 cities/24 shows): 284,152 tickets sold, Pollstar: Latin America Tour 2018 ( 12 cities / 14 shows ): 352,285 tickets sold ( Gross: $38 million in U.S. dollars, with an average of $3.17 million per market ), Pollstar Year End 2018 ( Nov. 23, 2017 through Nov. 21, 2018 ): 32 cities/34 shows with 606,694 tickets sold ( Gross: $75,5 Million ). 1K likes. Help, Don't have an account yet? “We used to play “Against All Odds“…  I’d be down to doing  to be doing Genesis songs or any Phil Collins songs. Collins announced the tour on 17 October 2016 at a press conference held at the Royal Albert Hall in London. The tour is due to include five concerts at the venue, and five each at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne and at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Privacy, Gretsch Artist Since: 2017. Miami Instagram Account Shows Party for 400 People During... Five South Florida Rap Releases You Should Be Streaming: City... Buckle Up for Oscar G's Drive-In Dance Party at Dezerland Park. Due to ongoing nerve problems with his hands, this was the first tour where Collins did not play drums at any point in the show. John Bonham's son Jason Bonham played with Led Zeppelin for a couple of reunion shows. The 26 and 27 November 2017 concerts in London were originally scheduled to take place on 8 and 9 June 2017. This page was last edited on 5 September 2020, at 18:15. Nicholas Collins. Support Us This is the first interview he's ever done.