A freak accident last week caused bluegrass artist and banjo legend J. D. Crowe to take a short break from banjo pickin'.
The 74 year-old, Kentuckian fell last Friday while getting off the band's bus in Youngstown, Ohio and is now suffering from two breaks in his upper left arm.
J. D. had a cast placed on the arm in Louisville over the weekend to stabilize the breaks, and underwent surgery a few days ago to put things back in place.
He was released from the hospital yesterday at 4:00 p.m. and was sent straight to a therapist where he was fitted with two slings to begin the healing process. He was given some exercises to work his fretting hand. He has to work his fingers with rubber bands right now, but he is looking forward to when he can begin to work them out on the banjo again.
According to the band's official website, they were on the road and on their way to Framingham, Massachusetts to play the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, when they stopped to grab a bite. As J. D. was getting off the bus, his shoe caught or turned as he was stepping down, and was thrown to the ground, onto his left arm.
He wants everyone to know that he appreciates all the prayers and kind words. He wants to especially thank the fans and staff at the Joe Val Bluegrass Festival for their understanding and support. He looks forward to making it up there in the future.
Message from the Crowe Family:
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