Billy Strings didn't get to perform an encore for his show on Saturday, April 18, at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia. The bluegrass artist broke his leg before he was set to return to the stage.
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How Did Billy Strings Break His Leg?
Before the incident unfolded, Strings was on stage doing what he does best: playing a mind-blowing solo.
After his initial set, he went backstage to celebrate, fully intending to return to the stage. While waiting, he started riding a skateboard. Unfortunately, when he attempted a kickflip, he fell and broke his leg.
While the full incident isn't online, fans have pieced together some details. There is a clip of Strings on the ground on social media, clearly in pain. In addition, fans found the 911 call online, which revealed that Strings had broken his leg.
For those who follow Strings on Instagram, you've likely seen clips of him on his board. He took to social media to confirm what happened backstage, even sharing the X-ray and the setlist from the show.
It's Another Setback for Strings
Last June, Strings performed a show minutes from his mother's home hours before she died. He was in Australia when he got an email with her death certificate and cause of death.
"Methamphetamine intoxication," said Strings. "And I didn't know that she was using."
Strings added that he was in denial about the circumstances. His biological father died from a heroin overdose when Strings was two.
At the time, Strings shared that he was still coming to terms with the tragedy. He plans to make a record featuring his mother's poetry to honor her.
"I went to her house and tried to find as much poetry as I could," he shared. "And that's what I'm doing right now. Just reading it and getting inside of her mind and trying to make songs from this stuff."
