Phil also played on at least one of Peter Gabriel's solo records.  I'm pretty sure he played on the album known as Security but since I just moved and my CDs aren't unpacked yet.......

In addition, those who are unfamiliar with the Genesis recordings with Peter Gabriel should give them a listen.  Phil joined the band for the Nursery Cryme album in 1971.  I think Phil's best work with Genesis is on Selling England by the Pound and The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway but I dig his work on all the Gabriel-era recordings.  

And finally, (for Smoggy's benefit, since a response from me to one of her posts would not be complete if I didn't mention Bill Bruford), Bill Bruford also played with Brand X very briefly and was also the first drummer who toured with Genesis after Peter Gabriel left the band.

Well, I guess I should pipe in now given my nickname here  
Phil was a tremendous influence on my in my younger days. I listened to allot of stuff like Genesis, Yes, King Crimson, UK and Kayak. I was the most fond of Genesis though. Selling England, Foxtrot, Lamb lies down and of course Trick of the Tail ( from where I get my nickname) was about all I listened to for influence. Then I started listening to Rush and other prog bands of the day.
I found most of Genesis's later albums quite distasteful on the drumming side, great songs but Phil seemed to no longer be interested in drumming so I stopped listening.
The BrandX stuff was great and a nice departue (if only slight) from what he was doing with Genesis.
I never heard the Zep stories on this thread, or I did and didn't care and have since forgotten.
Either way, Phil is a monster. Even some of the bigband stuff he has done is quite good.
I can't say enough about Phil's playing except I wish he would put out an album now with some monster drumming on it. I would like to hear how the years have changed his playing.
Enough said.
-RHS

I believe Phil did play on a Gabriel record. I think I remember a song where he did not play a single cymbal the whole song. I can't remember the name though.

Wow. I've always known that Phil Collins played drums, but never really took much interest in him. I am young, and Phil was probably just before my time. Unfortunately, (setting myself up for some "kids these days..." criticism), I know little more of Phil beyond South Park poking fun at him and his receding hairline. haha.
What's a good starting place if I decide to check out Phil Collins the DRUMMER, and not Phil Collins the whiney British cartoon character??

I was hangin' with Chester Thompson one night (Phil's drumming counterpart for you younger folks), and he said that Phil is one of the best drummers he has ever been around, and (like many of you already said) very under rated. I consider Chester an incredible talent, very diverse in his style of playing.

I also concur that I would like to hear Phil rock again!

I like Face Value but it's kinda "apples to oranges" with the other stuff, IMHO.  For me, the "poppy" stuff doesn't compare to the other material I suggested.

And I would very much disagree.  Phil's first Solo Album Face Value has some of Phil's best drumming and songwriting.  We all know "In the Air Tonight" and I guess it does kinda sound dated now but that song still gives me the creeps.  And I know most of us can beat that big drum fill coming out of the verse into the last chrous in our sleep!  But I love the cover of The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows," the faster, slicker version of Genesis's "Behind the Lines" and the Motown groove of "I Missed Again."  I think this record was his divorce record and it's not as shallow or pop-driven as what was to come.

I also recommend his work on the 3rd Peter Gabriel record (both he and Jerry Marotta leave the cymbals at home and get down tribal-style;) Gabriel-era Genesis albums like Selling England By the Pound and The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway and the trio-era records Duke and Abacab.  I have a live Brand X record but I've not listened to it enough to really recommend it.

You should be able to find vinyl on most of these releases in good condition in the $1 bin.  

Couldn't agree with you more on the "value" of Face Value.  I think it is a great album as well.  Youve inspired me to listen to it again!  It's been quite some time.

@ Bradford

I've just read your posting from Jan 15

And ... ?
Can you confirm now how great Phil is/was?

Don't hesitate to buy all the important albums of that time  - you cannot do anything wrong.

I have met Phil several times, also Tony Smith (his manager) - great chaps indeed