Billy Strings performed while wearing a helmet after being hit by an object on stage the previous night. AdvertisementAhead of the moment, Strings was telling the crowd how happy he was to be performing, after having to postpone a previous show. To make up for last time,” he began, before the object hit him. The next night, Strings emerged on stage with protective headgear. And, in 2024, Strings offered fans refunds after missing a festival performance for the birth of his son.