10 Greatest Classic Rock Singers Of The '80s

In the beginning of Genesis, all things revolved around the allure of Peter Gabriel. While the band's albums combined some of the most spellbinding pieces of music to come out of the prog rock sphere, no one could deny Gabriel's stage presence, where he would dress like everything from flowers to foxes to STDS. So when that captivating a frontman leaves, how can you possibly replace him? Simple: bring the drummer up front.

While Phil Collins brought the band to unforseen heights in the pop world, many people end up blaming Phil for one of the greatest prog bands selling out. However, that does not diminish the amazing timbre in Collins' voice, whose range can even surpass Gabriel's on some days. In addition to Genesis, Collins has a much broader musical palette that he is given credit for, with a solo career that spans pop, soul, and the mother of all drum solos on "In the Air Tonight."

Though Peter Gabriel ended up moving onto a stellar solo career, Phil Collins was the reason why we're still talking about Genesis today. So the next time your mom starts talking on and on about the sappy ballads Phil Collins has put out, delve a little deeper and see the musical gold mine you've been missing.