SIMPLY Red frontman Mick Hucknall has revealed he’s suffering from Long Covid. The singer was forced to cancel several shows last month after he contracted the virus and says he’s still experiencing symptoms now, including a racing heart and sleepless nights.
Mick, 61, said: “I’ve got long Covid. I go to bed and wake up in the night with my heart going ‘ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom.’ “I just have to grab two or three hours sleep when I can.” Heart palpitations and insomnia are two of the most common symptoms of Long Covid, which can last for weeks or months after the coronavirus infection has gone.
But otherwise, the Holding Back The Years singer seemed in great health as he performed to a packed crowd at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday night.
The concert should have taken place on February 19 but was postponed due to Covid infection amongst the band and crew. Mick told fans last night that he and five members of the six-strong Simply Red band, all tested positive.