5 Seconds of Summer guitarist set on fire in pyrotechnics mishap

 By 
Ariel Bogle
 on 
Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

It's been a dangerous few days for musicians.

On Saturday, 5 Seconds of Summer's guitarist Michael Clifford accidentally caught on fire during a performance in London and on Friday, the Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl broke his leg on stage in Gothenburg, Sweden.

The Australian pop-punk band were playing their hit "She Looks So Perfect" at Wembley Arena when Clifford stood too close to some of the band's pyrotechnics, according to MTV, and suffered burns to his head.

In fan videos from the show, Clifford can be seen playing near flames being shot onstage when his hair begins to smoke. He tries to put out the fire with his hands before going backstage.

WATCH MIKEY I HOPE HES OKAY I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND IT WAS AN AMAZING SHOW pic.twitter.com/rGdlCudGGk— ☪GET WELL SOON MIKEY (@ImIn5SOSLand) June 13, 2015

Here's a closeup on video on what happened to @michael5sos #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL https://t.co/HJLs3OTojI— Kitten is HURT (@lovescxke) June 14, 2015

Clifford's injuries meant he was unable to return to the stage and play on, and band member Ashton Irwin told the crowd 5 Seconds of Summer would not be able to continue with the show.

Hope he's back soon. Again, feel better @Michael5SOS. #GetWellSoonMichael pic.twitter.com/yEi70OjBK2— Mikey Piff (@MikeyPiff) June 13, 2015

Clifford took to Twitter to let fans know he was doing okay -- "sorry I couldnt finish the encore, but at least I look like two face," he said.

What the fucks up. sorry I couldnt finish the encore, but at least I look like two face. thanks for worrying every1 x pic.twitter.com/wXh9eYUsbV— Michael Clifford (@Michael5SOS) June 13, 2015

Bandmate Calum Hood also assured everyone the guitarist was recovering well, writing that Clifford is "a trooper and is ok."

No one ever wants to see your best friend in the state I saw mike backstage. He's a trooper and is ok.— Calum Hood (@Calum5SOS) June 13, 2015

The dramatic incident set the hashtag #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL trending on Twitter and Instagram, as avid fans of 5SOS expressed their concern for Clifford and his burns.

I don't see a difference. Still beautiful #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL pic.twitter.com/k2tRNtQNnb— Feel Better Mikey (@cliffordftjmw) June 14, 2015

Literally. #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL pic.twitter.com/B6i9PWza7E— #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL (@tothemoonxx) June 14, 2015

My prayers are sent above. I hope he's doing fine #GETWELLSOONMICHAEL pic.twitter.com/PSJtrCwpyY— marc (@SADKIDLARRY) June 14, 2015

For a guy with such an impressive head of hair, the incident cannot have been any fun, but Clifford's proven he's just that punk rock.

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!