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  • Published: 29 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9781784753603
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $30.00

Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography




The long-awaited autobiography from Phil Collins, one of the bestselling music artists of all time. This is the rollercoaster journey from his beginnings as a child actor to his domination of the charts both as a solo artist and as part of Genesis. His success is astounding, his music has global reach and his story is legendary

In his own words is the candid, witty, and unvarnished story of the songs and shows, the hits and pans, the marriages and divorces, the ascents to the top of the charts and into the tabloid headlines.

As one of only three musicians to sell over 100 million records both in a group and as a solo artist, Collins breathes rare air, but he has never lost his talent for crafting songs that touch listeners around the globe.

This is the story of his epic career, from child actor to one of the most successful songwriters of the pop music era. A drummer since almost before he could walk, Collins received on-the-job training in the seedy, thrilling bars and clubs of 1960s swinging London before finally landing the drum seat in Genesis. Later he would step into the spotlight on vocals after the departure of Peter Gabriel, and compose the songs that would rocket him to international solo fame with the release of Face Value and 'In the Air Tonight'.

Whether he's recalling jamming with Eric Clapton and Robert Plant, pulling together a big band fronted by Tony Bennett, playing twice at Live Aid, or writing the Oscar-winning music for Disney's smash-hit animated film Tarzan, Collins keeps it intimate and his storytelling gift never wavers.

  • Published: 29 May 2017
  • ISBN: 9781784753603
  • Imprint: Arrow
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 464
  • RRP: $30.00

About the author

Phil Collins

Philip David Charles Collins was born in Putney in 1951. He has been an actor, drummer, songwriter, producer, and, at various times, member of the bands Flaming Youth, Genesis and Brand X. He is the author of one previous book The Alamo and Beyond: A Collectors Journey. He lives in Florida.

Praise for Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography

A no-holds-barred autobiography which is a well written and emotive read

i

Honest, engaging

The Sun

Collins book is candid, amusing and revealing

Telegraph

Jaw-droppingly honest

Daily Mirror

Stunning… Not Dead Yet is far more than just a witty aside about being a surviving sixty something music legend. It’s a celebration. 9/10

On Magazine

Way more than just another golden oldie musician telling the same old story

The Sun

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