In Defense Of Genesis
Chris Welch, Creem, October 1987
"BECAUSE I'VE HAD solo success, people say I've suddenly got a stranglehold on the group, who want to make as much money as possible and are prepared to do whatever I say!" Phil Collins rolls his eyes to heaven and contorts his expressive face into a scowl.
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