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Picking up the sticks with Nic Collins

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Nic Collins - an American drummer, songwriter, musician and member of the band Better Strangers - joins us on this episode of Celeb Savant. Nic explains how being in a famous family (his father is Phil Collins) inspired him to follow a similar path. We discuss the behind-the-scenes of the music industry, his band Better Strangers, and his experience of touring as a drummer with artists like Mike and The Mechanics and Genesis.
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8 Jul 2025 English South Africa Music Interviews · Entertainment News

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