10 Most Underrated Drummers Of All Time

10. Phil Collins - Genesis

For all of the prog snobs, Phil Collins will forever be known as the man who destroyed Genesis' career. After Peter Gabriel left to pursue a solo career, the idea of getting Collins behind the mic led them into some of the most commercial stuff they would ever write, which got more and more embarrassing as the years went on. Then again, is everyone forgetting that Collins got his start behind the kit?

For as many memes have been made of Collins as the pop sound of Genesis, he always had an impressive knack as the group's original drummer. Despite the more outlandish ideas from Gabriel, Phil always made everything fit together in a neat package at the best of times, tearing through complex time signatures without a care in the world. A good prog band is always as good as its chops though, and Collins was one of the best in the early days, making some of the busiest drum rolls somehow fit within the context of stuff like Dance on a Volcano.

Regardless of his dad rock status, Collins has gotten a little bit respect from his peers in recent years, with Rush legend Neil Peart calling on his advice in the early days. So next time you think Phil Collins' drum chops begin and end at In the Air Tonight, take a look at the back half of Genesis and prepare to be amazed.