Beloved 1970s rock icon Dave Edmunds, famed for his chart-topping hit I Hear You Knocking, is currently fighting for his life in intensive care after suffering a major cardiac arrest that reportedly left him with severe brain damage. The 81-year-old musician was revived by medics in what his wife, Cici Edmunds, described as a “miracle”—but his prognosis remains critical.
In an emotional Facebook post, Cici detailed the terrifying moment her husband collapsed at their home in Rockfield, Monmouthshire. “He died in my arms,” she wrote. Cici performed emergency measures to clear his airways before a nurse began CPR. Despite being declared dead, medics managed to resuscitate
Dave’s music legacy stretches back over five decades. From his early days with Love Sculpture to solo hits like Slipping Away and Girls Talk, his influence on British rock is indisputable. His 1970 single I Hear You Knocking sold over three million copies globally and hit No. 1 in the UK and No. 4 on the U.S. Billboard charts.
“My brilliant, talented, and funny Dave could really use everyone’s prayers,” Cici pleaded. “We both have a long journey ahead—if he survives.” Her update has prompted an outpouring of love from fans across the world, with many sharing memories and musical tributes to the Welsh-born guitarist.
Throughout his career, Dave worked with icons like George Harrison and Nick Lowe, and produced records for Elvis Costello and Status Quo. Married since 1983, Dave and Cici had been enjoying a quiet life in Wales before this sudden medical emergency.
The music world now waits in hope and prayer as one of its most enduring talents battles to recover.
