Simon Philip Nando Collins (born 14 September 1976)[1] is a British-Canadian drummer and the former lead vocalist of the progressive rock band Sound of Contact.

He is the eldest son of English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins and his first wife, British-Canadian citizen Andrea Bertorelli.

[19][20][21] He practised drumming by playing along with music albums in his parents' record collection as well as when accompanying his father while on tour with Genesis.

[23] In his early teens, Collins learned to play the piano and began to develop songwriting and singing skills.

[28] His experiences in rave culture inspired a collaborative documentary project with his sister Joely called Summer Love.

[29] Collins developed a passion for astronomy and social issues during his youth, and frequently revisits these themes in his music.

[30] Prior to the beginning of his solo career, Collins was a member of the local punk band Jet Set.

Kerzner, Kelly Nordstrom, and Steve Hackett were featured on "Fast Forward the Future"; Phil Collins appeared on "The Big Bang".

After bringing the idea to musicians Matt Dorsey and Kelly Nordstrom, the four of them began working together at Greenhouse Studios in Vancouver.

[42] The band, known by December 2012 as Sound of Contact, included Collins on lead vocals and drums, Kerzner on keyboards, and Dorsey and Nordstrom sharing guitar and bass duties.