Friday 7 August 2009

Kaiser Chiefs' breaks rib supporting Green Day


Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson broke a rib while performing in the US yesterday (July 28).The injury came as the band played ahead of Green Day at New York's Madison Square Garden

A statement from the band explained that "Kaiser Chief" Ricky Wilson has felled down in the jumping between the barrier and the stage,breaking a rib in the process whilst the band had been playing".

However despite Wilson's injury he seriously injuried but he did not need the cancel any dates because he did not lose heart.

The statement added: after this accident he take a rest as they criss-cross America – Ricky's had treatment and decided the tour goes on. kaiser chief end this run of dates with a Main Stage slot at Lollapalooza on August 9.

The band will also play the Reading And Leeds Festivals, which take place between August 28-30.Wilson has a history of injuring his legs while touring in North America.

he broke his ankle in Seattle and then suffered ankle ligament damage while at the Austine City Limits festival in September.

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