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Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flogging Molly Reveals Frontman Dave King Suffered Brain Hemorrhage & ‘Spent Two Weeks in a Coma'
After Flogging Molly canceled their 2025 tour itinerary, frontman Dave King's wife and bandmate, Bridget Regan, took to social media to give an update on the Irish-born singer's ongoing health condition now that they are 'safely out of the woods.' In the statement posted to the band's Instagram page, Regan wrote that on Jan. 24, 'Dave suffered a brain hemorrhage and underwent two subsequent surgeries to save his life. He then spent two weeks in a coma, followed by varying stages of treatment and recovery. On February 28th he underwent yet another surgery and I now feel confident we are on the other side of this.' More from Billboard Flogging Molly Cancel Tour Dates as Frontman Dave King Battles 'Very Serious Health Condition' Neil Young Walks Back 'Platinum' Ticket Option Following Inspiration From Robert Smith Fans Choose LE SSERAFIM's 'HOT' as This Week's Favorite New Music Before thanking the doctors for 'saving my husband's life,' Regan wrote, 'He is now entering into the next phase of his recovery and wants nothing more than to play music again. The road ahead is uncertain but we, as ever, will roll with the punches and hope to see you all in the near future.' Regan concluded her statement by writing, 'Please look after each other and tell your people you love them. Life can change in an instant.' Read the full statement here. Last month, Flogging Molly announced the cancellation of all their 2025 tour dates, revealing that King was 'battling a very serious health condition,' though the group didn't specify the condition at the time. The band was scheduled their own Salty Dog Cruise, which was set to launch on Feb. 17 as a five-night trip from Port of Miami to Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Flogging Molly's 2025 tour itinerary was also expected to kick off at the end of February following their cruise, with dates in the U.S. scheduled across February and March, and shows throughout Europe and Canada planned across the summer. The Celtic punk band released their first album in 2000, with 2008's Float becoming their most successful to date – peaking at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The most recent studio album, Anthem, was released in 2022. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flogging Molly's Dave King Suffered Brain Hemorrhage, Spent Two Weeks in Coma
Flogging Molly frontman Dave King suffered a brain hemorrhage and spent two weeks in a coma earlier this year, according to a new statement from his wife and bandmate, Bridget Regan. In a post shared on Flogging Molly's social media pages, Regan offered new details about her husband's recent health crisis, which forced the band to put their performance plans on hold indefinitely. At the time, Flogging Molly said only that King was 'battling a very serious health condition' and that they would share details when they could. More from Rolling Stone Flogging Molly Scraps 2025 Shows While Dave King Battles 'Serious Health Condition' Walker Roaders Return With Booming Cover of Howlin' Wolf's 'Smokestack Lightning' Flogging Molly Detail 'Swagger' 20th Anniversary Vinyl Box Set In her new note, Regan said King suffered a brain hemorrhage on Jan. 24 and 'underwent two subsequent surgeries to save his life.' He then spent two weeks in a coma, she added, 'followed by varying stages of treatment and recovery.' Most recently, on Feb. 28, King 'underwent yet another surgery,' with Regan saying she now felt 'confident we are on the other side of this.' She continued: 'He is now entering into the next phase of his recovery and wants nothing more than to play music again. The road ahead is uncertain but we, as ever, will roll with the punches and hope to see you all in the near future.' Regan went on to thank King's neurosurgeon and all the medical professionals who've looked after him over the past few months. 'Your extraordinary level of care was also integral to him being where he is today,' she said. Ending her note, Regan said: 'To friends and family whose support was unwavering throughout this ordeal, a heartfelt thank you. And a special thanks to everyone who sent well wishes and messages of support. Please look after each other and tell your people you love them. Life can change in an instant.' King's hemorrhage forced Flogging Molly to miss their four-day Salty Dog Cruise festival, which set sail last month (the 2026 iteration is already on the books for next October). The band's headlining tour, which was set to begin on Feb. 24 in St. Petersburg, Florida, was also canceled. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
USA Today
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Flogging Molly cancels 2025 tour due to singer Dave King's 'serious health condition'
Flogging Molly cancels 2025 tour due to singer Dave King's 'serious health condition' Flogging Molly is canceling over 30 performances scheduled for North America and Europe this year due to lead singer Dave King's "very serious health condition." "To our family, friends and fans, our fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition. Dave and Bridget ask everyone to respect their privacy at this time, we will share as we can," the Celtic punk band announced on its social media channels Wednesday. "Any good thoughts or prayers you can send Dave's way, he and we would appreciate it." "Unfortunately Flogging Molly will be unable to perform shows in 2025," the statement continued. However, other band members will still partake in Flogging Molly's Salty Dog Cruise, scheduled to set sail from Miami Feb. 17 and journey to the Cayman Islands and Jamaica over the course of the week. The six-day cruise will serve as a celebration of "our captain, Dave King." "With the Salty Dog Cruise 12 days away, the boat will sail as planned with 18 bands, and members of Flogging Molly, on board to celebrate the cruise, the community and our captain, Dave King," the post reads. The group was scheduled to kick off its Road to Rebellion Tour, with special guests The Aggrolites and Slaughterhouse, on Feb. 24 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Tour stops were planned for Richmond, Virginia; Houston; Albuquerque; Las Vegas and Los Angeles. In June, they were to journey to Europe, where headline shows and festival appearances were scheduled for Austria, France, Germany and the Netherlands, among other countries. They were also scheduled to appear at Rock La Cauze in Québec on Aug. 8. Supporting act The Aggrolites sent their well wishes after Flogging Molly's announcement and wrote in a Wednesday Instagram post: "Out hearts to out to our family in Flogging Molly. It has just been announced that their fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition. Please send Dave and the whole Flogging Molly family your good thoughts and prayers."
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Flogging Molly Frontman Dave King Is 'Battling a Very Serious Health Condition'
The post Flogging Molly Frontman Dave King Is 'Battling a Very Serious Health Condition' appeared first on Consequence. Flogging Molly frontman Dave King is 'battling a very serious health condition,' according to a statement from the band. As a result, the Celtic-punk band has canceled all 2025 tour dates. The band shared the news on its social media accounts Wednesday (February 5th), without specifying King's specific health condition. In addition to the canceled tour dates, King will miss Flogging Molly's 2025 Salty Dog Cruise, which sets sail in 12 days. However, the cruise will go on, with the other bands on the lineup as well as select members of Flogging Molly. King is married to Flogging Molly violinist and vocalist Bridget Regan, with the couple asking for privacy during this difficult time. The full statement from the band reads as follows: 'To our family, friends and fans, Our fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition. Dave and Bridget ask everyone to respect their privacy at this time, we will share as we can. Any good thoughts or prayers you can send Dave's way, he and we would appreciate it. Unfortunately Flogging Molly will be unable to perform shows in 2025. With the Salty Dog Cruise 12 days away, the boat will sail as planned with 18 bands, and members of Flogging Molly, on board to celebrate the cruise, the community and our captain, Dave King. Thank you, Flogging Molly *For the headline dates after the cruise, please contact your point of purchase for refund instructions' Flogging Molly had been slated to embark on a US tour on February 24th in St. Petersburg, Florida. The outing was set to lead up to the band's three-day 'Shamrock Rebellion' celebration in three cities (Las Vegas, Tempe, and Los Angeles) over St. Patrick's Day weekend. The Dublin-born King formed Flogging Molly in Los Angeles in 1994. He previously had been in the band Fastway with 'Fast' Eddie Clarke (Motörhead) and Pete Way (UFO). Our best wishes go out to Dave King for a full recovery. See Flogging Molly's social media post below. Flogging Molly Frontman Dave King Is 'Battling a Very Serious Health Condition' Spencer Kaufman Popular Posts Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Win Big at 2025 Grammys: See Full Winners List Buffy the Vampire Slayer Revival with Sarah Michelle Gellar Coming to Hulu Tame Impala Score First-Ever Grammy Win Doechii Brings the House Down with "CATFISH" at the 2025 Grammys: Watch P!NK Steals the Show with Cover of 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You' at FireAid: Watch Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear Reunite for Surprise Performance at FireAid: Watch Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
