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Brian Setzer Says Autoimmune Disease Has Left Him Unable to Play Guitar


Brian Setzer claims he first noticed issues towards the end of Stray Cats' 2024 tour.

Veteran rockabilly musician Brian Setzer has revealed he’s currently unable to play guitar, with an unspecified autoimmune disease halting his celebrated abilities. In his post, he revealed that towards the end of the Stray Cats ’ 2024 summer tour (which wrapped in August), he was left with cramping hands and a diminished ability to play guitar. Following a string of successful albums and singles (including Hot 100 top ten hits “Rock This Town” and “Stray Cat Strut” from their 1981 self-titled debut), the group split in 1984 before reforming two years later.

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