Music industry legend Phil Collins, felt by many to be the best rock drummer ever, was presented at his house in Geneva with the first ever MiCANNES ARTIST ICON AWARD in June, sponsored by New Media Law.
The award, conceived in recognition of a “lifetime’s achievement in music”, was presented to Phil by industry legend, Simon Napier-Bell, who - apart from writing a host of magnificent books about the music business - managed George Michael, The Yardbirds, Japan and Asia (to name but 4). Simon was in Geneva to interview Phil for the upcoming “Marquee - Birthplace of Rock” documentary.
New Media Law’s Ian Penman (also a Board Director of MiCANNES) was also on hand to congratulate Phil. As a lifetime Genesis fan, Ian was suitably generous in his praise of what Phil has achieved over a spectacular career, telling Phil:
“This is the first MiCANNES Artist Icon Award, and you are the first recipient - we simply couldn’t think of anyone better. It is for giving us a lifetime of amazing music, so THANKYOU for everything you have given us over the years”.
To which Phil responded: “You are very welcome. I enjoyed every minute of it!” In respect of the Award itself, Phil added: “It’s absolutely wonderful. These don’t come around very often you know! ”
Find out more about the MiCANNES AWARDS here…!
