After suffering a cardiac arrest and being revived by the paramedics, Welsh musician faces neurological sequelae and high risk of relapse
The veteran musician Dave Edmundsknown for their work ahead of the band Rockpile And by the successful solo career, he is admitted in critical condition after suffering a serious cardiac arrest. The information was confirmed by his wife, Cici Edmundsin a publication on social networks, in which he reported that the artist “died briefly in his arms” before being revived by the paramedics with intense maneuvers of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (RCP).
According to the report, Edmunds It now faces a delicate picture with brain damage and severe memory loss. The risk of a new cardiac arrest is considered high. Cici He also commented that he is dealing with emotional trauma due to the experience, describing the episode as “horrible” and asking for prayers and good vibrations to fans and friends.
“Dave will have a long journey ahead, if we survive. We will have. But knowing that there are kind people like you make this path a little more bearable. May God bless you all,” he wrote.
Born in Cardiff, in Wales, Dave Edmunds began his musical trajectory in the 1960s, gaining notoriety with the band Love Sculptureespecially after success with the instrumental rereading of “Saber Dance”.
In a solo career, it reached international projection with the track “I Hear You Knocking”who dominated the top of the United Kingdom charts at Christmas 1970 and was among the most played in the US. In the following years, he founded the Rockpile next to Nick Loweconsolidating your reputation in the British rock scene.
Besides singer and guitarist, Edmunds stood out as a producer, collaborating with big names like Paul McCartney, Status quo, Stray Cats, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Jeff Lynne. He also joined the tour of Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band in the 1990s and 2000s.
The musician’s last work was the instrumental album On guitar… rags & classicsreleased in 2015, marking their farewell to the stage and studios.
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Source: Rollingstone
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