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Marty Whelan - “Phil Collins was a huge influence on my drumming”

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As Phil Collins turns 75, broadcasting [and fellow drumming] legend Marty Whelan reflects on his life and musical career: spanning Phil Collins’ Genesis years from, to going solo and his current health struggles. Marty explains why playing drums on ‘In The Air Tonight’ with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra in 2024 was one of Marty’s career highlights.

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