Flogging Molly’s front man Dave King is probably very sick, as the band announced on their website and in the socials. Therefore, the Celtic-Punk band has canceled all tour dates for 2025.
Only your self-organized cruise festival called Salty Dog Cruise will take place as planned from February 17th. However, with at least one of the seven band members less. Because whether the band and singer of the band, Bridget Regan, will be there is questionable. She is married to Dave King and is currently worried about the smooth running of a boat trip.
The band’s statement
The band announced the news on Wednesday (February 5) on their social media accounts. It says: “To our family, friends and fans: Our fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently fighting with a very serious state of health. Dave and Bridget ask everyone to respect their privacy during this time, we will inform them as much as possible. Every good thought and prayer that you can send Dave would be very happy. Unfortunately, flogging Molly will not be able to give concerts in 2025. Since the Salty Dog Cruise will take place in twelve days (posted on February 5), the ship will be on board with 18 bands and members of Flogging Molly as planned to celebrate the cruise, the community and our captain, Dave King . Thank you, Flogging Molly “
To the planned tour
Flogging Molly on February 24th in St. Petersburg, Florida, should have started her US tour. The start of the group’s three-day “Shamrock Rebellion” celebration in three cities (Las Vegas, Temper and Los Angeles) was planned to prepare for St. Patrick’s Day.
Dave Kings Band past
Dave King, born in Dublin, founded Flogging Molly in Los Angeles in 1994. Previously, he had played in the band Fastway with “Fast” Eddie Clarke (Motörhead) and Pete Way (UFO).
Specific information about King’s health is still missing.