Scorpions have postponed their Las Vegas residency so drummer Mikkey Dee can continue his recovery after being hospitalised with life-threatening sepsis.
The former Motörhead sticksman had a brush with death whilst battling the serious blood infection, and in order to ensure his “full and speedy recovery”, the hard rock band have moved their 60th anniversary shows at PH Live at Planet Hollywood from February to August.
A social media statement read: “We regret to inform you that due to Mikkey Dee’s ongoing recovery from his recent hospitalization, we have made the decision to postpone our Coming Home to Las Vegas Residency to August 2025. The health and well-being of our brother is of the utmost importance. We wish Mikkey a full and speedy recovery and look forward to rocking with you all again soon!”
The original Sin City stint was scheduled between February 28 and March 11, but will now take place between August 14 and 23, with all tickets honoured.
The 61-year-old musician admitted he feels lucky to be alive after the terrifying ordeal.
He spent three weeks in hospital over the festive season, but after undergoing “several” operations, he is now on the mend.
He wrote on Instagram on January 2: “First I like to thank everyone for these heartwarming Christmas and New Years greetings, that I have not been able to respond to. I always try to do that every year.
“This holiday season, I have been hospitalized with a very serious blood infection (Sepsis). I was admitted for three weeks but now I am home fighting this b****** bacteria. Thankfully, I have received fantastic care at the Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, my hometown.
“So thanks a million to all the Doctors and Nurses that have been giving me the most excellent care. After several operations, I am now back home and the numbers are all going in the right direction. Still lots of recovery and rehab in front of me.”
Mikkey’s health woes began when he sprained his ankle the weekend before Christmas.
He told Sweden’s Aftonbladet newspaper: “The ankle swelled up like hell, then it took on a weird shape and appearance and looked like an overcooked ham.
“I became very ill so I had to go by ambulance to Sahlgrenska and there they found that I had sky-high values, so I became priority one there.”
Referring to late Motörhead frontman Lemmy, he added: “It was surgery right away, the first of three. They cut away what was dead and infected and badly infested. It was not a good journey I was on… Another day and I’d be playing drums with Lemmy in heaven. I can say that.”