From American Songwriter · Kat Caudill · · 50s
Phil Collins and Paul McCartney Reconciled After Decades-Long Feud
Phil Collins and Paul McCartney resolved their decades-long feud after a 2002 incident.
In brief
Phil Collins and Paul McCartney resolved their decades-long feud after a 2002 incident. Phil Collins and Paul McCartney reconciled after a 2002 incident where McCartney was perceived as patronizing. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Feud Ends
Phil Collins said his decades-long feud with former Beatle Paul McCartney is officially over.
2002 Incident
Collins felt McCartney was patronizing during a 2002 Queen Elizabeth Golden Jubilee concert interaction.
Email Silence
After Collins shared the story with The Sunday Times, McCartney emailed him but Collins did not respond.
Charity Auction Reconciliation
Collins reached out to McCartney via charity auction, leading to a conversation where they apologized and reconciled.
“He said, ‘What is this all about?’ I said, ‘I wish I’d never said it, Paul. I wish I’d never said it.’”
Apology and Understanding
Collins apologized, saying McCartney likes to be liked and they both understood each other.
The bottom line
Phil Collins and Paul McCartney reconciled after a 2002 incident where McCartney was perceived as patronizing.
