During a show in Pomona, California last week, vocalist Telle Smith was badly injured while stage diving. Breaking a rib, fracturing another rib, and breaking a bone in his spine, Telle Smith, along with the rest of the members of The Word Alive, announced they will continue to finish off their current co-headlining tour. Read their statement here and check out the following tweets from Telle.
I think I tied the record for worst show injury… 1 broken rib, 1 fractured rib and a broken back. Went a little TOO big in Pomona! #fml
— Telle Smith (@TelleTWA) November 19, 2015
I have a brace to help me finish out the last shows we have. But I won't be going crazy so you'll have to do that for me. RIP stage dives…
— Telle Smith (@TelleTWA) November 19, 2015
For those asking, recovery time is estimated at 3-4 months so I'll be back at it hard in 2016!! Backflips included once I'm 100%??
— Telle Smith (@TelleTWA) November 19, 2015
Waking up to your support means the world. Just glad it was me who got hurt & not one of you! A 12ft stage dive might have been a bit much ?
— Telle Smith (@TelleTWA) November 19, 2015
