New York based drummer, educator, and author Dan Duggins (Zigmat, Hot Rod Circuit, Queen Killing Kings, Lazycain) suffered a massive stroke on April 27 due to a blood clot in his neck. He is in Staten Island University Medical Center. The thirty-four-year-old Richmond, Virginia, native was en route to a gig on Staten Island and complained of severe pain in his head. His bandmates took him to SIMC, where he suffered a stroke after being admitted.

Originally in what is known as a “locked in” state—aware of his circumstances but unable to move—Duggins has since moved his foot and head and started breathing on his own for several days before being placed back on the respirator. Once stabilized, he will be moved near family in Richmond to begin the long road to recovery.

A well-loved figure in the New York music community, Dan is an extremely positive person no matter the circumstances. Zigmat bassist Stephen Yonkin sums up Duggins’ attitude by quoting Dan: “Any bad day where you get to play music is still better than a good day doing nothing."
For more about Dan Duggins, go to www.danduggins.com www.myspace.com/dtduggins www.istanbulcymbals.com www.vater.com or www.gretschdrums.com/?fa=artistdetail&id=910