Phil Collins on their 1973 album "Selling England by the Pound". In 1973, he and Hackett were among the musicians that performed on the solo debut of ex-Yes guitarist Peter Banks. In 1974, during the recording of "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", Collins played drums on Brian Eno's second album "Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy)" after Eno had contributed electronic effects known as "Enossification" on "In the Cage" and "Grand Parade of Lifeless Packaging". In August 1975, following "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway" tour, Gabriel left Genesis. The band placed an advert for a replacement in "Melody Maker" and received
Phil Collins (speedway rider) Phil Collins (speedway rider) Philip David 'Phil' Collins (born 2 June 1960 in Manchester, England) is a former Speedway rider. He once finished runner-up with England in the World Team Cup final in 1984 and third in 1985. He was British Under-21 Champion in 1978. His transfer from Ellesmere Port to Cradley Heath in 1978 for £15,000 was a record transfer fee at the time. Phil has four brothers all of whom were speedway riders, 1976 World Champion Peter, Les who finished second behind defending champion and home town hero Bruce Penhall at the 1982 World Final in Los Angeles,