Phil Collins', 70, is back in his element as the Genesis reunion tour kicks off ...

Phil Collins', 70, is back in his element as the Genesis reunion tour kicks off ...
Phil Collins', 70, is back in his element as the Genesis reunion tour kicks off ...

Phil Collins was back in his element on Monday evening as Genesis' The Last Domino? reunion tour kicked off in Birmingham

Taking to the stage at the city's Utilita Arena, the talented musician, 70 - who has suffered with health issues over recent years - remained seated during the entire show.

The I Can't Dance hitmaker leant against a microphone stand while performing his best-loved hits during his band's first live performance since their Turn It On Again Tour thirteen years ago.

Talented: Phil Collins was back in his element on Monday evening as Genesis' The Last Domino? reunion tour continued in Birmingham

Talented: Phil Collins was back in his element on Monday evening as Genesis' The Last Domino? reunion tour continued in Birmingham

It follows a BBC Breakfast interview earlier in September, where he confessed to no longer being able to play the drums. 

Twitter was awash with worry from viewers and fans, who noted his weakened state as he was interviewed about Genesis, during which he said: 'No [I can't still play the drums]. I'd love to. But I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand.'

The star's health woes have been well-documented in recent years and he has been seen using a wheelchair after undergoing back surgery following a fall in his bathroom in 2017 and various mobility issues followed. 

Main man: Taking to the stage at the city's Utilita Arena, the talented musician - who has suffered with health issues over recent years - remained seated during the entire show

Support: The I Can't Dance hitmaker leant against a microphone stand while performing his best-loved hits

Main man: Taking to the stage at the city's Utilita Arena, the talented musician, 70 - who has suffered with health issues over recent years - remained seated during the entire show

Comeback: It marked the band's first live performance since their Turn It On Again Tour thirteen years ago

Comeback: It marked the band's first live performance since their Turn It On Again Tour thirteen years ago

He attended the wedding of his daughter Lily to Charlie McDowell over the weekend, however it is unclear when the BBC interview was filmed.

Speaking on-screen, he said: 'I'm kind of physically challenged a bit, which is very frustrating because I'd love to be playing up there with my son...

'No [I can't still play the drums]. I'd love to. But I mean, I can barely hold a stick with this hand. There are certain physical things that get in the way... 

Shocking: The show follows a BBC Breakfast interview earlier in September, where he confessed to no longer being able to play the drums.

Shocking: The show follows a BBC Breakfast interview earlier in September, where he confessed to no longer being able to play the drums.

'We're all men of our age, and I think to some extent, I think it probably is putting it to bed. I think yeah, I think just generally for me, I don't know if I want to go out on the road any more.'

Twitter users penned: 'Saw Phil Collins on tv this morning and he looked really old that's a bit sad isn't it... Shocked and sad to see #PhilCollins physical health and wish I could see #Genesis ‘Put to Bed’ U.K. tour...

'First fell in love with Genesis in the mid 80s as a teen, progressing to Phil Collin’s unique multi-gifted musical genius as a solo artist. Come to Bristol or Cardiff....

'Saw Genisis being interviewed on

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