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Flogging Molly leader Dave King has opened up for the first time about the traumatic brain injury that he suffered earlier this year that doctors say nearly ended his life. “They told my wife she may never see me again,” he said on the new episode of the BrooklynVegan Interview Podcast. “[They said] if I did in fact survive, I would probably be a vegetable for the rest of my life.” And then he added with a laugh, “But I’m a talking vegetable!”
Dave was told by doctors as he was leaving the hospital that he was a “miracle.” He’s since been steadily recovering, and he’s preparing to make his return to the stage at the October 2026 edition of Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog Cruise. He also mentioned potential plans to play Warped Tour in 2026 and he told us that he’s already been writing new Flogging Molly songs.
“It’s a great thing to be able to do, to pick up a guitar and play and even create something new from that experience,” Dave says. “I’m getting excited about getting into a room again with my darling wife and my bandmates and working together again.”
During our conversation, Dave spoke about the scary incident that required him to undergo three brain surgeries and led to him spending three weeks in a coma, and the road to recovery he’s been on every since. His mood was nothing but positive and uplifting, and he says that, considering what he’s gone through, he’s doing really well. He also reminisced about the band’s memorable first Warped Tour appearance, working with Steve Albini, and more. Listen to the episode wherever you listen to podcasts.
Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog Cruise takes place from October 25-30 and features Bad Religion, Frank Turner, The Adicts, Lucero, Spiritual Cramp, The Rumjacks, Catbite, and more. Tickets and more info here.
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