Billy Strings in the hospital in Charlottesville, VA
Bluegrass superstar Billy Strings will be out of action for a while after breaking his leg while out on tour. He won’t be able to perform again until July.
He shared the story in this message to fans…
“Well, can’t say y’all didn’t warn me about screwing around on my skateboard!!
Saturday night I walked off stage right before the encore; I was all zazzed up from a really fun show. I grabbed my board and tried to do a trick I’ve done a million times (back 180) and landed awkwardly and broke my leg. I heard it snap over the screaming crowd!! Sounded like a damn 2×4.
It’s been an interesting couple days to say the least, complete with the most extreme pain and crazy ketamine trips and operations stuff, but the staff here at UVA rules. They screwed me all back together. They are absolute angels on Earth.
I had every intention of carrying on with the tour and Dave Grohling it. He even texted me and offered me the throne! I really don’t want to let anybody down, but after some long talks with these doctors, my friends, band, and colleagues, my wife etc.
I should probably let this thing heal. I don’t believe that I could give you guys the show you deserve coming right out of this surgery, and these first few days are really important as far as keeping this thing elevated and letting it heal. Plus, I’m all messed up on pain killers and stuff.
It’s a dumb ass mistake and it’s all my fault .. I feel like such an idiot. But what are ya gonna do, ya know? At least I didn’t hit my head or break my wrist or something.
The remaining Spring shows in Charleston and Fishers are being rescheduled to later this year:
CHARLESTON, WV April 22 → August 4, 2026
FISHERS, IN
- April 24 → August 6, 2026
- April 25 → August 7, 2026
- April 26 → August 8, 2026
Your tickets will still be good for the new dates.
Again, I’m really sorry and I promise I will make it up to you. See you this summer.”
There you have it.
