Final month, Flogging Molly canceled all their upcoming tour dates because it was introduced that frontman Dave King was “battling a really critical well being situation.” Now, the punk band has revealed that the singer-guitarist suffered a mind hemorrhage in late January and underwent life-saving surgical procedure.
Bridget Regan, King’s spouse and Flogging Molly bandmate, shared the replace on the band’s official Fb web page, revealing that following the surgical procedure, King spent two weeks in a coma. The vocalist is at the moment in restoration, however Regan notes that her husband’s future stays “unsure.”
The complete assertion from Regan reads as follows:
“Hello everybody, I’ve needed to succeed in out for a while, but it surely was crucial to attend till we have been safely out of the woods first.
On January twenty fourth, Dave suffered a mind hemorrhage and underwent two subsequent surgical procedures to avoid wasting his life. He then spent two weeks in a coma, adopted by various phases of therapy and restoration. On February twenty eighth he underwent yet one more surgical procedure and I now really feel assured we’re on the opposite aspect of this. He’s now coming into into the subsequent section of his restoration and desires nothing greater than to play music once more. The street forward is unsure however we, as ever, will roll with the punches and hope to see you all within the close to future.
I’d prefer to thank Dave’s neurosurgeon, Mr. Kieron Sweeney and his wonderful crew at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin. Thanks. Thanks for saving my husband’s life. To all the nurses and employees in each St. Brigid’s and Richmond Wards, thanks. Your extraordinary stage of care was additionally integral to him being the place he’s right this moment.
To family and friends whose help was unwavering all through this ordeal, a heartfelt thanks. And a particular due to everybody who despatched nicely needs and messages of help. Please take care of one another and inform your folks you like them. Life can change immediately.
Till we meet once more, Bridget”
Flogging Molly had been scheduled to launch a US tour on February twenty fourth in St. Petersburg, Florida. The outing was set to guide as much as the band’s three-day “Shamrock Revolt” celebration in three cities (Las Vegas, Tempe, and Los Angeles) over St. Patrick’s Day weekend. All of these dates have been canceled because of King’s well being emergency.
Right here’s hoping that Dave King makes a full restoration. See Bridget Regan’s submit on Flogging Molly’s Fb web page beneath.