It's been several months since Bono was in an accident while riding a bicycle in New York's Central Park. After the accident, which occurred in November, the U2 frontman was quickly transported to the New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell's Emergency Department for a series of X-rays and CAT scans.
Bono is still recuperating from his injuries, which include a broken arm and fractures that affected his eye socket, shoulder, elbow and hand. He says the recovery process continues and admits it has been quite a struggle. He also realizes that he may never be able to play guitar again.
"I really used to think that my head was harder than any surface it came in contact with, and I don't anymore," said Bono. "I came off a push bike and smashed myself to bits. There is no glory here."
During the time of Bono's accident, the group was scheduled to appear on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" for a week. As previously reported by Tech Times, the group wrote these words in their website: "Bono has injured his arm in a cycling spill in Central Park and requires some surgery to repair it. We're sure he'll make a full recovery soon, so we'll be back! Much thanks to Jimmy Fallon and everyone at the show for their understanding."
It was later revealed that month that Bono needed intensive therapy for the fractures on his arm and face. Earlier this year, Bono opened up his fear to the public that he may never be able to play guitar again.
"It feels like I have somebody else's hand," said Bono. "I can't bend these [fingers]. But they say that nerves heal at about a millimeter a week so in about 13 months I should know if it's coming back. It's all numb here and this is titanium. The shoulder is better, the face is better. But I can't play guitar ... the band don't seem to mind."
Despite his situation, Bono still plans to join the group on their Innocence + Experience tour, which kicks off on May 4. After all, he can still grab the microphone with his left hand and point toward the sky with one finger.
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