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Phil Collins’ revelation about feeling slighted by Paul McCartney some years ago has gotten the former Beatle’s attention.
Collins, in New York to promote his new autobiography Not Dead Yet: The Memoir, recently told the Sunday Times in England that McCartney treated him condescendingly when he asked him to autograph a first-edition copy of Hunter Davies’ The Beatles book when both were performing at Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002.
According to Collins, McCartney – then with second wife Heather Mills – said, “Oh, Heather, our little Phil’s a bit of a Beatles fan,” which Collins took offense to.
“I think maybe I should just brush it under the carpet and forget about it and move on, but it did happen.” Collins says he did receive an email from McCartney, though he’s keeping the contents private.
Collins’ promotion for the book also accompanies the release of his new compilation, The Singles, which in turn wrapped up a year’s worth of reissues of deluxe editions of his entire catalog, with unreleased studio and live material and newly shot covers replicating the original album images with current photos of Collins.
Collins is hoping to do some drumming during the shows as well.
The book’s publication may also lead to some new music from Collins, potentially in time for the tour.
“Throughout [writing] the book, I realized – and I didn’t need too much pushing – just how close these guys are to me and how good of friends they are and…why aren’t I doing this?” Collins says.
For now, and until it’s time to start rehearsing for the tour dates, Collins is looking forward to the world reading his story in “Not Dead Yet,” a frank, revealing and often self-deprecating account that doesn’t always paint Collins in the best light – by design.