Phil Collins Anticipates “Interesting” Rock Hall Meeting with Noel Gallagher
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Phil Collins Anticipates "Interesting" Rock Hall Meeting with Noel Gallagher
- Phil Collins and Oasis, featuring Noel Gallagher, are both slated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026.
- Collins has openly discussed his health issues, which will prevent him from performing at the November 14, 2026, induction ceremony in Los Angeles.
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Music icons Phil Collins and Oasis, the latter featuring Noel Gallagher, are set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026, leading to an anticipated, and potentially awkward, reunion between the two artists. Collins, who will be inducted for his solo work, has stated he is looking forward to an “interesting” experience at a pre-ceremony lunch where he expects to encounter Oasis.
The long-standing animosity between Collins and Noel Gallagher dates back to the 1990s. During that period, Gallagher famously referred to Collins as “the antichrist of music” and expressed a desire to have his “severed head… in my fridge by the end of this decade.” Collins, in turn, has described Oasis as “rude and not as talented as they think they are.” Gallagher has since somewhat softened his stance, though he continued to make lighthearted jabs. Collins recently theorized that Gallagher’s “antichrist” comment might have stemmed from a Genesis performance of the song “Mama,” which Gallagher reportedly found terrifying while “completely out of it” in the ’80s.
Despite the historical tension, Collins will not be performing at the induction ceremony due to ongoing health challenges. The 75-year-old musician has been open about his struggles, which include nerve damage from a 2007 spinal injury, multiple knee surgeries, diabetes, hearing loss, and requiring a wheelchair for mobility. He currently has a 24-hour live-in nurse to manage his medication. Collins was previously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Genesis in 2010.