The Genesis drummer recalls being fooled by the Beatles legend.
Although Collins percussive efforts did not appear on the finished product, the event remains a treasured memory.
Unfortunately, I cashed the check, because I needed it.
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The 15 quid meant a lot in 1969.
I thought, Oh my god, this soundsterrible.
In fact, it was a Harrison joke.
Hed recorded [percussionist] Ray Cooper.
[He said] said, Play bad, Im going to record it and send it to Phil.
I couldnt believe that a Beatle had actually spent that much time on a practical joke for me.
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