David Collins
English drummer, singer, and songwriter (born 1951)
1951 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English drummer, singer, and songwriter (born 1951)
Born
January 30, 1951
Age
~75 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, composer, singer
United KingdomBorn in Putney Hospital
1951
Born in Putney Hospital (1951-01-30)
1964
EducationStudied at Chiswick School
1965
EducationStudied at Barbara Speake Stage School
1992
AwardEcho Pop Award for the Best International Rock/Pop Male Artist
1997
AwardMusiCares Person of the Year
2000
AwardAcademy Award for Best Original Song
About
Philip David Charles Collins is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and later became the lead singer of the rock band Genesis and had a successful solo career, achieving three UK number-one singles and seven US number-one singles as a solo artist. In total, his work with Genesis, other artists and solo resulted in more US top-40 singles than any other artist throughout the 1980s. His most successful singles from the period include "In the Air Tonight", "Against All Odds ", "One More Night", "Sussudio", "Another Day in Paradise", "Two Hearts" and "I Wish It Would Rain Down".
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Who is David Collins?+
Philip David Charles Collins is an English singer, drummer, songwriter, record producer and actor. He was the drummer and later became the lead singer of the rock band Genesis and had a successful solo career, achieving three UK number-one singles and seven US number-one singles as a solo artist. In
What does the name David mean?+
The name David means "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is of English origin.
When was David Collins born?+
David Collins was born on January 30, 1951.
Name Meaning
male given name (Δαβίδ)
The name David is of English origin, meaning "male given name (Δαβίδ)". It is traditionally a male name.
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David — January 30, 1951
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
5 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
Legend.
— anon
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
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