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not on your breast pocket

yes id put phil in the rock hall but after genesis gets in

For all his work in Genesis, Solo material, producing and drumming for people like Robert Plant and Eric Clapton he deserves it. Not to mention, he's one of the most prolific percussionists in music to ever sit behind a drum kit.

can I give negative votes?

A few decent songs ("In The Air Tonight", "Sususudio", "Billy Don't Lose My Number") amidst a large number of terribel radio hits that I disliked even when I listened obsessively to commercial music of the eighties. Now that I've gone beyond that to read Joe S. Harrington, there shoul be no one wanting him in the Hall any more.

Pros: He's an excellent drummer. Face Value was a decent album despite being overplayed.

Cons: Phil Collins is the Anti-Christ

taking it all too hard

I can't see him getting in right away. I think that Genesis will make it before him, even though he helped them commercially. He has a very big catalogue of hits. The Disney movie soundtrack Hercules seemed to revitalize people's interest in him. I can't really see him getting in based on his contribution to rock. I can't see him getting in based on the strength of his voice. He doesn't seem to have that distinctive voice that sets him apart like Barry White, Teddy Pendergass, or Tom Waits. He will get in based on his Billboard hits.

BRAND X and FACE VALUE were excellent. But the rest of his solo career has become a joke. Truly a shame.

jacket required to get in.

Terrible,flabby pop that couldn't pass for Rock n Roll even if it put on leather pants.

His solo work is 100% pop slop

If you have ever seen this man live then you would realise what a fabulous musician and entertainer he is. I have seen many many artists live and the musicianship is up there with the very best. His earlier material had a real mood to it - more than just lyrics strung together with a catchy tune...it had a deeper feeling than that - timeless. Like most things, musicians/bands phase in and out of fashion and people naturally want to follow whats current. In truth, its what the music means to you that really counts! Phil Collins is an extremely successful musician and deserves to be.

Phil is the nicest man ever in the entire music business, & 1 of the nicest in the whole entire world & universe!!! & he's most definitely deserved of being entered into The Rock `N' Roll Hall Of Fame as a solo artist, AND, the same goes for his Great band: Genesis. He was, is, & will always be my most favorite male performer of all time! Cheerio! & Pip-Pip! & keep: a stiff upper lip & your chin up Phil 'my man'. & to all you 'dreamsquashers' & naysayers of the Great man(Phil) I say: Bollocks to you all, you bloody smeggin' sods! ~Signed, Teflon T.

I think I'd rather stand around at the gas station while my car has it's oil changed....Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

A painfully boring musician.

He doesn't desevre it.Peter Gabriel is better,much better!

Without question, he belongs.

the best drummer and singer of all time!!

Besides his strong, echoing voice and virtuosity on drums, Phil Collins excels as a songwriter and adds to the mix his showmanship, social awareness (Another Day in Paradise) and sense of humor. I can't think of a more versatile performer. Although he deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he already has something that is cherished far more: an Oscar. So, Hall of Fame electors, if you ever get around to giving Phil his due, please recognize that you're not at the top of the list.