Brooklyn's annual Phil Collins Day was celebrated at Berry Park, where fans gathered to honor the British musician with a mixture of nostalgia and joy. The event, which began in 2011 as an antidote to Valentine's Day, featured performances, DJ sets, and dancing alongside Collins cutouts. Organizers Dave Landesberg and Megan Scanlon have revived the tradition, making February 15 a unique social occasion honoring Collins' independent spirit and heartfelt lyrics. Fans engaging in the festivities share personal connections to the music that resonates deeply with them, highlighting its emotional and humorous dimensions.
There used to be a guy who would drive around Greenpoint blasting 'In the Air Tonight' out the windows... who better to represent that spirit of independence and heartbreak than Phil Collins?
Thanks to our efforts, Feb. 15 has become 'Another Day in Paradise' for fans in Brooklyn.
For my 40th birthday, a friend told me there was such a thing as Phil Collins Day... I finally got in touch with Dave.
I love that Collins' music is heavy but he is so funny and light as well.
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