On This Day: February 13, 1981 Face Value by Phil Collins

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Feb 13, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: February 13, 1981 Face Value by Phil Collins.

On this day, February 13, 1981, Phil Collins released his debut solo album Face Value, marking the beginning of his transition from Genesis drummer and vocalist to a global superstar. The album featured a mix of rock, pop, and R&B influences, showcasing Collins’ signature sound that would define much of the 80s.

Driven by the massive success of In the Air Tonight, Face Value became a commercial hit, reaching #7 on the Billboard charts and hitting #1 in the UK, Canada, and Sweden. The...

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