Scorpions and Ex-Motörhead Drummer Mikkey Dee Almost Died from Sepsis
Infections are no fucking joke and for Mikkey Dee, ex-Motörhead and current Scorpions drummer, that fact nearly cost him his life last month. In a recent interview with Swedish news outlet Aftonbladet, he revealed that he’d developed sepsis following a foot injury last month.
“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. 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.”
At least he can sort of make light of the situation now, but sepsis is no joke. The fact that he had to have what basically equates to necrotic flesh removed is a big deal.
Earlier today, Dee returned online to let fans know that he’s recovering at home and that he still plans on playing with Scorpions during their upcoming residency in Las Vegas next month.
“Just a quick statement about what has been happening to me these past three weeks: 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 bastard 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. Now I’m working a 100% to be back on the drum stool for the Residency that starts off in Las Vegas on February 27.
“We have a tremendous 2025 to look forward to, celebrating 60 years of Scorpions and many exciting gigs 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! I wish everybody a fantastic 2025 with good health and lots of Rock n’ Roll!”
Despite the scary situation, we’re glad to know Dee’s not playing in that big rock and metal supergroup in the sky. Lemmy and the others can wait.
