Mike Rutherford, a member of Genesis, talks about the health of Phil Collins: "He is more immobile than before"

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Phil Collins

is "a lot more immobile than he used to be", his

bandmate

has revealed .

The guitarist and bassist has made these statements on the BBC in an interview to promote his upcoming tour with

, in which Phil Collins' son,

, will play drums

Collins

has experienced health problems since suffering a

in 2007, which damaged the vertebrae in her upper neck and caused nerve damage.

The injury has affected her ability to perform, and at the last

concert in March 2022,

.

Speaking about Collins' condition, Rutherford said: "As you know, Phil is a bit... He's a lot more immobile than he used to be, which is a shame, but on tour he was in a good mood. "He's

now at home, enjoying life.

He has worked very hard over the years.

I think he's enjoying his time at home."

When asked who was the better drummer, Phil Collins or his son, Rutherford said: "I always support fathers because I'm from this generation. Phil is the most amazing drummer, but Nic is also fantastic. Like his father, but a little different."

Nic also played drums for

on their farewell tour, with Rutherford adding that "it was really nice to have the two of them together."

Collins has been unable to play the drums due to his health and in 2021

.

In September,

sold a portion of its song assets to

, including the publishing rights and master recordings to much of Genesis's music.

According to the 'Wall Street Journal', the deal was valued at more than $300 million and will also include recordings of songs from Collins' entire solo career, such as 'In the Air Tonight', 'You'll Be In My Heart' ' and 'Against All Odds', and their popular covers of Diane & Annita's 'A Groovy Kind Of Love' and The Supremes' 'You Can't Hurry Love'.

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