Phil Collins hands baton to 16-year-old son who performs faultless rendition of In The Air Tonight to BST crowd
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Phil’s 16-year-old son wowed the Hyde Park crowds
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Phil Collins have an incredible performance at the British Summertime Festival in Hyde Park, and handed over the baton to his drummer son Nic.
Or should that be drumsticks.
The legend performed his biggest hits for the crowd gathered in the London park, opening with Another Day In paradise, followed by Something Happened On The Way To Heaven and Genesis classic Follow You Follow Me.
Following his personal favourite Wake Up Call from the album Testify, Phil then took a moment to introduce his entire band, which included his pal of 51 years Ronnie Caryl, and his Genesis bandmate Daryl Stuermer.
But his final introduction was of his son Nicholas – and at just 16-years-old proved he’s got what it takes to follow in his dad’s epic footsteps.
The lad then nailed the classic drum solo in In The Air Tonight to rapture from the crowd.
Nic took to the drums to support his dad | GoffPhotos.com
Nic took his father’s former Genesis instrumental place on the drums, recreating the famous beat.
Speaking previously about backing his dad on the infamous track, Nic told Rolling Stone: ‘Everyone knows that fill.
‘But to be honest, it’s not that hard to play. Still, doing it at the U.S. Open was very nerve-racking.’
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