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Drummer Survives Cardiac Arrest, Invited to Perform by Sting

12/27/2025

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Lionel Duke, a drummer, suffered a cardiac arrest during the On The Waterfront festival in Liverpool in June.
Medics assisted him on stage while he was placed in an induced coma for recovery.
Duke expressed gratitude for surviving, having spent eight days in hospital.
Following his recovery, Sting invited Duke's band to perform at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Duke works as an appliance fitter and feels fortunate to be alive.

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Lionel Duke, a drummer, suffered a cardiac arrest during the On The Waterfront festival in Liverpool in June.
Medics assisted him on stage while he was placed in an induced coma for recovery.
Duke expressed gratitude for surviving, having spent eight days in hospital.
Following his recovery, Sting invited Duke's band to perform at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
Duke works as an appliance fitter and feels fortunate to be alive.