Phil Collins says he does not retire, "It's just a pause"

Phil Collins fans can breathe easy: the alleged end of his career is just a break. "I pause as a parent to care full time and every day, my two young children," said the singer and drummer today on its website. Collins and refutes rumors about his alleged withdrawal: "None of that is true." His spokesman had said early this morning to People magazine that the speculation was false.

The uproar is due to a musician's interview with the English edition of the magazine FHM, "which goes on sale in April. Apparently, in conversation tired Collins showed her health problems and lack of recognition of their colleagues. According to the magazine, Collins wanted to disappear from the map.

"I make a mysterious motorcycle trip and never returned. It would be a great end of story, right? ", Allegedly said the Briton, 60. And on the music business, said: "Actually I do not belong to this world. I do not think anyone will miss. " Now, Collins questioned that conversation. "I said some of these things in different interviews, but independently of others and with a smile on his face.

They were destined to become owners, "he adds. The former Genesis drummer and author of hits like "Another Day In Paradise" for years suffered serious health problems. Currently it can only play the drums hooking the drumsticks to his hands with tape.

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