Cultural relevance makes a difference too
Hence why his last album from almost 6 years soo still feels ubiquitous

i still be bumping doo wops and hooligans on the daily

yes

he’s 100% a legend this shouldnt even be a question. and f*** his solo s*** the songs he wrote for other people alone is what makes him a legend

Mfs really compared Phil Collins and Michael Jackson to Bruno f***ing Mars

His best song is a ripoff of The Police

a relatively unknown song he penned
106 & Park classic

Yes

And the complaint about him sounding like other people just is a dumb complaint, he makes music in a genre, wow he did not change the genre? That does not make him any less of a legend.

Best live performer right now too.

Phil Collins is literally one of the most hated artists oat

which the police song?

Aka gentrified Paak but obviously Paak came afterward

Phil Collins is a talented instrumentalist for various bands tho

I just listened to natalie again for the first time in forever and it gave me Michael Jackson vibes lol

If this all you got then he is

Mf would call Juice Wrld a legend but look at Bruno Mars as anybody can do it lol

Coke addict real ones know

I could elaborate and give you other reasons but it’s not worth it

How? Never seen anyone hate on him.
He is one of the best selling artists of all time (probably in the top5) and has won every award a musician can dream of

I'm looking at the mirror on the wall

Or because it’s not a strong enough point

Do you like Phil Collins? I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Christy, take off your robe. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. Sabrina, remove your dress. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Sabrina, why don't you, uh, dance a little. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Christy, get down on your knees so Sabrina can see your a******. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. Sabrina, don't just stare at it, eat it. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

Bruno Mars repackages and sells cheap nostalgia back to boomers, gen x, and locals. Not a legend

Why is the whole thread talking about Phil Collins lmao? At least he had his own s*** instead of only microwave reheating actual good music from past decades