Yungblud Breaks Leg, Vows to Still Play European Festivals
The singer will perform on crutches after a dirt-bike accident, with doctors advising him not to take the stage.
- Dominic Richard Harrison, known as Yungblud, broke his leg dirt biking last week at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota. Despite the injury requiring crutches, the 29-year-old confirmed he will continue his upcoming tour.
- The injury follows his recent withdrawal from The Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary to prioritize mental health recovery. Yungblud apologized to fans in Canada, emphasizing his commitment to long-term well-being while managing professional obligations.
- Yungblud shared photos of his leg bandaged from foot to thigh, requiring crutches for mobility. He joked about his condition, saying his leg is 'f*****' while relying on Jack Daniel to manage pain during performances.
- Fans responded with support, calling the singer a 'rockstar.' The performer's history includes playing a high-energy set in a wheelchair at Austin City Limits after breaking his ankle in Houston.
- On Tuesday, Yungblud performs at the Vilar de Mouros Festival in Portugal, with his next appearance scheduled at the Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium on Friday, August 21st. He remains determined to complete both festival dates despite his physical limitations.
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Yungblud performs with agonising injury after bike crash
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Yungblud vows to press on with European festival dates after breaking his leg in motorcycle crash
Yungblud says he’s “still giggin'” despite breaking his leg in a motorcycle accident, confirming he’ll go ahead with festival sets in Belgium and Portugal this week.
Yungblud breaks leg, vows to still play European festivals
Yungblud has no plans to cancel his summer commitments despite breaking his leg in a motorcycle accident. Taking to social media, the ‘Zombie’ singer shared an array of photographs of him and his injured leg, before confirming that no dates would be impacted. He wrote, “Leg fucked. Still giggin. Still standin (sort of). Portugal and Belgium I’m comin and it’s gonna be fucking mad. See you next week. Let’s ride.” Yungblud is due to perform tonigh…
Yungblud breaks his leg in motorbike accident, vows to still play European festivals this week
"I’m comin and it’s gonna be fucking mad" The post Yungblud breaks his leg in motorbike accident, vows to still play European festivals this week appeared first on NME.
Yungblud shares plans ahead after latest leg injury sustained during world tour
Yungblud shares plans ahead after latest leg injury sustained during world tourYungblud recently injured his leg in a dirt bike accident, but he says the injury won't stop him from continuing his tour.The 29-year-old musician revealed the injury happened just hours before his performance at a...
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