Current Scorpions drummer and longtime Motörhead member Mikkey Dee took to Facebook on Thursday (January 2) to give fans an update about his recent health scare. The hard rock veteran revealed that he nearly died from a severe blood infection, but thankfully he in now at home recovering and “fighting this bas**rd bacteria.” “This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis),” Dee revealed. Scorpions have a Las Vegas residency beginning next month, and Dee intends on being there even with “lots of recovery and rehab in front of me.” “I’m working 100% to be back on the drum stool for the Residency that starts off in Las Vegas on February 27,” Dee promises. “We have a tremendous 2025 to look forward to, celebrating 60 years of Scorpions and many exciting giggs around the world. So, the Stinger is out and I can’t wait to see you all out there on the road and rock the hell out of you!” (Consequence of Sound)
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Scorpions And Ex-Motörhead Drummer Mikkey Dee Recovering After Almost Dying From Blood Infection
By Erik Thompson
Jan 2, 2025 | 6:00 PM
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