Nic Collins, Son of Phil Collins — Learns and Performs RUSH’s 20-Minute ‘2112’ Suite with No Preparation, Honoring Neil Peart’s Legacy and Proving the Future of Drumming Is in Very Good Hands!
It was a challenge that would make even seasoned drummers sweat: learn and perform RUSH’s monumental “2112” suite — all 20 minutes of it — in a single sitting. No rehearsals. No warm-ups. Just pure, raw talent. And that’s exactly what Nic Collins, son of legendary drummer Phil Collins, did.
In a jaw-dropping display of stamina, precision, and sheer musical instinct, Nic sat behind the kit and tackled one of the most complex and iconic progressive rock pieces ever written, made famous by the late, great Neil Peart — a man widely regarded as the pinnacle of drumming excellence.
What made this even more astonishing? Nic had never played “2112” before. With less than three hours to absorb the rhythms, time signature changes, and furious fills, he delivered a performance that seasoned RUSH fans are calling “unreal,” “goosebump-inducing,” and “a true tribute to the gods of prog.”
The suite — broken into seven parts and originally released in 1976 — is more than a song. It’s a journey. A drumming odyssey. And watching Nic navigate it live, without faltering, was nothing short of extraordinary.
This wasn’t just a cover. It was a torch-passing moment.
“I didn’t grow up trying to be Neil Peart,” Nic said, “but I grew up in awe of him. This was my way of saying thank you.”
Fans online are already hailing Nic as one of the future greats — and for good reason. Born into musical royalty, he’s steadily proving that he’s not just the son of a legend — he’s becoming one himself.
Watch Nic Collins’ “2112” performance — and witness a new chapter in rock history unfold.
