Summary
During a performance at the On The Waterfront festival in Liverpool, drummer Lionel Duke of the band The Christians collapsed on stage due to a cardiac arrest. He was later put into an induced coma following surgery, and the event continued with singer Sting performing.
Key Facts
- Lionel Duke, a drummer for The Christians, collapsed on stage from a cardiac arrest during a festival in Liverpool.
- The incident happened while the band was performing ahead of headliner Sting at the On The Waterfront festival.
- Duke was taken to the Heart and Chest Hospital in Liverpool where he underwent surgery and was put into an induced coma.
- Festival medics quickly helped Duke after he collapsed, and his bandmates praised their quick action.
- A sign was posted to inform the audience about the medical emergency, and the crowd was kept updated.
- Sting continued his performance after getting permission from The Christians.
- Fans expressed support and shared their emotions about the incident online.
- The Christians, formed in the 1980s, are known for hits like "Harvest for the World."
