Phil Collins
Philip David Charles Collins (born January 30 1951 in Chiswick, London), is an English singer, songwriter, drummer, and actor. He can be seen in the third official trailer for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories performing his famous single "In The Air Tonight", which incidentally was featured in the plot of "Miami Vice", a 1980s television show cited as one of the major inspirations and influences on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City and Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories. Collins is the first real-life celebrity to appear in person in the Grand Theft Auto series. Most celebrities have been spoofs of themselves while others were only mentioned and/or credited in-game for their songs.
Phil Collins was introduced to Victor Vance in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories by Reni. The three missions, "Kill Phil: Part 1", "Kill Phil: Part 2", and "In the Air Tonight" sees Vic trying to protect him from Forelli Family assassins that try to murder him because Phil's manager, Barry Mickelthwaite refuses to pay back money he owes to Giorgio Forelli.
Upon completing "In the Air Tonight", the player can purchase a ticket to see the "Phil Collins: Live in Vice City" concert at the Hyman Memorial Stadium. The ticket costs $6000 and allows the player to see the GTA rendition of Phil Collins sing his hit In the Air Tonight
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