In the Air Tonight
Phil Collins
Behind the Music
Genesis and Beyond
Solo Successes
100

In the pilot episode, this 80s TV crime drama about two detectives, Crockett and Tubbs, played the entire 5 and a half minutes of the song.

What is Miami Vice?

100

Phil Collins was the drummer of this band.  

Who is Genesis?

100

Collins became the lead singer after this famous Genesis band member left for a solo career

Who is Peter Gabriel?

100
Collins continued drumming for Genesis even after becoming lead vocalist. He did both of these simultaneously.

What is drumming and singing?

100

This 1981 song was known for his powerful drum break and brooding atmosphere. It was Collins's debut solo single.

What is "In the Air Tonight?"

200

This instrument can be heard throughout the song.  

What are drums?
200

Actress known for her breakthrough roll in the Blind Side, she is also Phil’s daughter.

Who is Lily Collins?

200

This 80s network showcased many of Collins music videos.

What is MTV?

200

Collins finally left Genesis in 1996 and was replaced by this vocalist. 

Who is Ray Wilson?

200

This urban myth has been debunked by Collins before writing "In the Air Tonight."

What is witnessing a drowning?

300

In the summer of ‘85, Phil Collins played this song "live" for this concert, both at Wembley stadium in London and in Philadelphia on the same day.  

What is Live Aide?

300

Phil won an Oscar in 2000, for this best original song.

What is You'll Be in my Heart?

300

This title inspired by the 1988 film he stared in, gave Collins his only solo UK number - 1 single with his version of "A Groovy Kind of Love."

What is Buster?

300

Before he took over lead vocal duties for Genesis, Collins made his debut as this band's drummer on what 1971 album? 

What is Nursery Cryme?

300

This 1985 solo album, featuring the hit singles "Sussudio" and "One More Night," won Collins three Grammy Awards.

What is No Jacket Required?

400

Collins’ inspiration for writing this song.    

What is Divorce from Wife?

400

You’ll be in my Heart, was the hit song from this Disney movie.  

What is Tarzan?

400

A talkback microphone accident in London's townhouse Studios, involving Collins drumming led to the development of this signature 1980s drum production technique. 

What is gated reverb?

400

As both the drummer and lead singer of Genesis, Collins won a Grammy for this 1986 album, featuring the hits "Invisible Touch," and "Land of Confusion."

What is Invisible Touch?

400

A collaboration with Earth, Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey resulted in this 1984 hit song, which Collins also produced for Bailey's solo album.

What is "Easy Lover?"

500

On 15 November 2024, this song was used by Jake Paul as his entrance song in his match against this famous boxer.    

Who is Mike Tyson?

500

Phil played the drums for this 1984 charity hit single which continues to be played today, usually in December.      

What is Do they know it's Christmas?

500

Collins had cited this 1974 Genesis concept album, featuring the complex epic "The Carpet Crawlers," as showcasing the, the height of his playing, and technical skill on the drums. 

What is "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway."

500

After taking over as lead vocalist in 1975, Collins's first album fronting Genesis was this one, featuring the track "Squonk."

What is a A Trick of the Tail?

500

Featured prominently in the 1984 movie Against All Odds, this Collins Power ballad gave him his first solo number-one single in the United States.

What is "Against All Odds" or (Take a look at me now)