Author: Jon Pareles and Dana Scruggs

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November 8, 2026 Jon Pareles and Dana Scruggs

Phil Collins Knew He Was ‘Lucky,’ if Not Cool

When the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Collins as a solo artist this month, it will recognize a hitmaker whose popularity often overshadowed his intensity.