Yungblud to continue touring after broken leg in motorcycle accident

Yungblud, the British musician born Dominic Harrison, has broken his leg in a motorcycle accident but has vowed to continue his planned tour dates across Europe. The 29-year-old artist revealed the injury on Sunday, August 16, in an Instagram post showing himself on crutches with his leg heavily bandaged. "Leg fucked. Still giggin. Still standin sort of," he wrote, confirming he would perform at the Vilar de Mouros Festival in Portugal on August 18 and the Pukkelpop Festival in Belgium on August 21.

According to a representative for Yungblud, the injury occurred in a minor motorcycle accident at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, during the week of August 7-16. The musician had played a live set at the rally on August 9, where fan footage and reports indicate he performed with a visible limp and told the crowd he was playing despite doctors' orders. He was also seen riding a dirt bike at the rally prior to his performance.

The accident followed a busy summer touring schedule. Yungblud had recently performed at Lollapalooza in Chicago and other North American dates, as well as the Czechia edition of his own BludFest. He is currently touring in support of his...