CNN Showbiz — Phil Collins, the man behind 1980s albums such as "No Jacket Required," has announced his retirement from music, but no straitjacket required, he says. more info

Topix — Fans of Phil Collins could be excused for feeling like they've been dropped into a land of confusion by a recent spate of contradictory reports suggesting that the former Genesis frontman is walking away from the music business. more info

NME — Ex-Genesis man's publicist had said his client wasn't retiring more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - Phil Collins has set the record straight over conflicting reports he's set to retire from music, insisting he wants to "call it a day" to look after his young sons. more info

Topix — Phil Collins' apparent retirement announcement in FHM magazine has been ammended by his rep. more info

ContactMusic — Phil Collins has set the record straight over conflicting reports he's set to retire from music, insisting he wants to "call it a day" to look after his young sons. The former Genesis frontman hinted about plans to end his career due to health pro... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Phil Collins fully intends to quit music –- just not for the reasons people may think. After a barrage of headlines reporting his motivations for quitting -- some said it was the result of bad reviews, feeling unloved by fans... more info

People.com — The musician shoots down rumors of his reasons for stopping music, but says he wants to be a "full time father" more info

NME — Ex-Genesis man's rep clears up recent claims more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — British singer, drummer and actor Phil Collins, who has enjoyed international chart success both as a solo artist and with the band Genesis, announced on his website that he has retired. more info