Phil Collins continue to toe the line of musical retirement, teetering back and forth between taking time off, calling it quits, and making triumphant returns. After announcing his retirement in 2012, Collins returned to the stage in 2014, but hasn’t performed live since. Then, in 2015, Collins claimed he was out of retirement, though it took until last night for him to get back in front of the microphone.
Collins performed for the first time in two years last night, ushering in the start of the US Open tennis tournament with two songs at the newly renovated Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, NY. The singer performed “In The Air Tonight,” a clever play on words with the stadium debuting a new retractable roof. Collins continued the set with “Easy Lover,” welcoming out Hamilton star Leslie Odom Jr. for the occasion.
Watch the two song performance in full, below.
Collins is currently working on a full remaster project of his discography, as well as a written memoir detailing his career. It’s an exciting time to be a fan!
[H/T CoS]