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Drummer's Shocking Stage Collapse: Lucky to Be Alive
28 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Drummer Lionel Duke survived a cardiac arrest during a festival performance.
- He was placed in an induced coma in intensive care following the incident.
- Duke expressed gratitude for his survival, calling himself 'blessed'.
Lionel Duke, the drummer for The Christians, has spoken about his dramatic collapse during a recent festival performance. The 58-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest while on stage at the On The Waterfront festival, held at Liverpool's Pier Head.
Immediate medical attention was provided by professionals who rushed to the stage. Following the incident, Duke was placed in an induced coma and remained in intensive care. He has since been released from the hospital.
Reflecting on the near-fatal event, Duke expressed his immense relief and disbelief, telling the BBC that he feels incredibly lucky to be alive and is still processing the experience.
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