What matters most about Phil Collins’ Rock Hall tribute?

• Erivo’s performance Cynthia Erivo performed “In the Air Tonight” at the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
• Barker’s drum fill Travis Barker joined the performance to play the song’s iconic drum fill.
• Collins’ induction The ceremony made Phil Collins a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
• Return to touring Collins said he sometimes thinks about touring again, though he also described the induction as a fitting way to end his career.

This article covers Phil Collins’ 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame tribute, including Cynthia Erivo’s performance, Travis Barker’s drum fill and what Collins said about performing again.

Key fact: The tribute brought together a vocal performance of “In the Air Tonight” and the song’s signature drum fill.

Phil Collins was honored with a special performance at the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Singer and actress Cynthia Erivo put a soulful spin on Collins’ iconic song “In the Air Tonight.” The Tony Award winner’s powerful voice suited the song’s heightened emotion as she delivered its famous lyrics with spine-tingling intensity. When the climactic section began, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker emerged behind the kit to play the iconic drum fill.

Moments earlier, Travis Barker had helped induct Phil Collins, thanking him “for inspiring me and so many others, to pick up a pair of drumsticks and never stop.”

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Although Phil Collins had been eligible for induction as a solo artist since 2006, he was overlooked for many years. As a solo artist, Collins sold more than 100 million albums and scored major hits throughout the 1980s and 1990s, ranking among the most popular acts of his era.

With his induction as a solo artist, Phil Collins became a two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He had previously been honored as a member of Genesis in 2010.

Will Phil Collins perform again?

Phil Collins has not performed in public since 2022, when he took part in Genesis’ farewell tour. Health problems limited him to singing while seated during the band’s final concert, held on March 26, 2022, at The O2 Arena in London.

Key fact: Collins’ last public performance was at Genesis’ final concert in London on March 26, 2022.

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Before the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony, Collins said he still sometimes thinks about returning to the road. “Once you’ve been on stage all your life and tasted that, it’s difficult to stop,” he admitted. “Every now and again, I think about, well, going out on the road again.”

Collins also said his second Hall of Fame induction could serve as a natural conclusion to his career.

“I think getting inducted into the Hall of Fame is a lovely way to end it, a full stop at a lovely sentence,” he remarked before the ceremony.

Return-to-stage outlook: Collins has expressed occasional interest in touring again, but he also described the induction as a fitting way to end his career.

What did the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red carpet look like?

The 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame red carpet gallery presents images from the ceremony.

Gallery context: The red carpet gallery is associated with the 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony.

What happened during Phil Collins’ tribute?

Cynthia Erivo performed “In the Air Tonight,” and Travis Barker joined her to play the song’s iconic drum fill.

Tribute format: The performance paired Erivo’s vocals with Barker’s drumming.

When was Phil Collins last on stage?

Phil Collins’ last public performance was with Genesis on March 26, 2022, at The O2 Arena in London.

Last performance: Collins appeared at Genesis’ final concert in 2022.

How many times has Phil Collins been inducted into the Rock Hall?

Phil Collins has been inducted twice: first as a member of Genesis in 2010 and later as a solo artist.

Induction record: Collins’ two inductions recognize his work with Genesis and as a solo artist.