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Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Brian Setzer says he can no longer play guitar due to an autoimmune disease
Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats says he has been dealing with a health issue that has affected his ability to perform on stage. In a recent social media post, the musician, 65, shared that he is no longer able to play the guitar. 'Towards the end of the last Stray Cats tour I noticed that my hands were cramping up,' Setzer wrote. 'I've since discovered that I have an auto-immune disease. I cannot play guitar. There is no pain, but it feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try to play.' Selzer shared that he has 'seen some progress' with treatment at the Mayo Clinic, regaining the ability to hold a pen and tie his shoes. 'I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was at a point where I couldn't even do that,' he said. He added: 'I know I will beat this, it will just take some time.' Setzer has not shared what type of autoimmune disease he is battling. CNN has reached out to his representatives for additional comment. The news comes roughly a year after Setzer returned to touring following having to cancel his 16th Annual Brian Setzer Orchestra Tour in 2019 due to a severe case of tinnitus, an ear condition. Setzer and his group are best known for songs like 'Stray Cat Strut' and 'Rock This Town.'
CNN
18-02-2025
- Health
- CNN
Brian Setzer says he can no longer play guitar due to an autoimmune disease
Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats says he has been dealing with a health issue that has affected his ability to perform on stage. In a recent social media post, the musician, 65, shared that he is no longer able to play the guitar. 'Towards the end of the last Stray Cats tour I noticed that my hands were cramping up,' Setzer wrote. 'I've since discovered that I have an auto-immune disease. I cannot play guitar. There is no pain, but it feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try to play.' Setzer shared that he has 'seen some progress' with treatment at the Mayo Clinic, regaining the ability to hold a pen and tie his shoes. 'I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was at a point where I couldn't even do that,' he said. He added: 'I know I will beat this, it will just take some time.' Setzer has not shared what type of autoimmune disease he is battling. CNN has reached out to his representatives for additional comment. The news comes roughly a year after Setzer returned to touring following having to cancel his 16th Annual Brian Setzer Orchestra Tour in 2019 due to a severe case of tinnitus, an ear condition. Setzer and his group are best known for songs like 'Stray Cat Strut' and 'Rock This Town.'
CNN
18-02-2025
- Health
- CNN
Brian Setzer says he can no longer play guitar due to an autoimmune disease
Brian Setzer of the Stray Cats says he has been dealing with a health issue that has affected his ability to perform on stage. In a recent social media post, the musician, 65, shared that he is no longer able to play the guitar. 'Towards the end of the last Stray Cats tour I noticed that my hands were cramping up,' Setzer wrote. 'I've since discovered that I have an auto-immune disease. I cannot play guitar. There is no pain, but it feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try to play.' Selzer shared that he has 'seen some progress' with treatment at the Mayo Clinic, regaining the ability to hold a pen and tie his shoes. 'I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was at a point where I couldn't even do that,' he said. He added: 'I know I will beat this, it will just take some time.' Setzer has not shared what type of autoimmune disease he is battling. CNN has reached out to his representatives for additional comment. The news comes roughly a year after Setzer returned to touring following having to cancel his 16th Annual Brian Setzer Orchestra Tour in 2019 due to a severe case of tinnitus, an ear condition. Setzer and his group are best known for songs like 'Stray Cat Strut' and 'Rock This Town.'
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Brian Setzer Says Autoimmune Disease Has Left Him Unable to Play Guitar
Veteran rockabilly musician Brian Setzer has revealed he's currently unable to play guitar, with an unspecified autoimmune disease halting his celebrated abilities. Setzer shared the news on social media on Thursday (Feb. 13), giving fans an update as to his current status following a few months away from the stage. 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. More from Billboard Guns N' Roses, Tool, Jason Momoa & More Join Black Sabbath's Final Concert Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson Joins Pantera Onstage for 'Walk' in Paris Ozzy Osbourne Confirms He Won't Play a Full Black Sabbath Set at Final Show 'I've since discovered that I have an auto-immune disease. I cannot play guitar,' he told his followers. 'There is no pain, but it feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try to play. I have seen some progress in that I can hold a pen and tie my shoes. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was at a point where I couldn't even do that. 'Luckily, I have the best hospital in the world down the block from me. It's called the Mayo Clinic. I know I will beat this, it will just take some time.' Setzer first rose to fame at the start of the '80s as the guitarist and vocalist of New York rockabilly outfit Stray Cats. 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. Alongside further splits and reunions, Setzer has also been the leader of the eponymous Brian Setzer Orchestra since 1990. His most recent solo album, The Devil Always Collects, arrived in 2023, while Stray Cats returned in 2019 with 40, their first studio album in 26 years. Setzer's battle with an auto-immune disease isn't the first time the acclaimed musician's health has kept him away from the stage. In 2019, he was forced to cancel 26 dates of his Christmas Rocks! Tour due to being diagnosed with a severe case of tinnitus – a condition that causes sufferers to hear a constant noise or ringing in their ears. 'I'm truly sorry for the inconvenience this has caused all of the amazing people who make my tour happen and to my unbelievably loyal and devoted fans,' Setzer wrote at the time. 'I hate to let you down and I hope you'll understand.' Though no touring plans have been affected by Setzer's recent diagnosis, his positive demeanor bodes well for a swift return to the stage. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Fox News
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer's autoimmune disease has left him unable to play guitar
Brian Setzer, the guitarist and singer for the Stray Cats and the Brian Setzer Orchestra, has revealed he has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. In a recent post to Instagram, Setzer shared close-up pictures of his hands playing guitar, explaining, "Towards the end of the last Stray Cats tour I noticed that my hands were cramping up. I've since discovered that I have an auto-immune disease. I cannot play guitar." He continued, "There is no pain, but it feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try to play. I have seen some progress in that I can hold a pen and tie my shoes. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I was at a point where I couldn't even do that." Setzer thanked the Mayo Clinic for working with him on treatment, writing, "Luckily, I have the best hospital in the world down the block from me." "I know I will beat this, it will just take some time. I love you all," he concluded. Fox News Digital reached out to Setzer for comment. Setzer, 65, rose to fame in the 1980s with his band, The Stray Cats, playing 1950s-inspired rockabilly. Their debut album, "Stray Cats," featured two hit singles, "Stray Cat Strut" and "Rock This Town." After the group disbanded in 1984, Setzer went solo and later formed the Brian Setzer Orchestra in the 1990s, a 17-piece big band ensemble. The group scored a hit with a cover of "Jump, Jive an' Wail," winning a Grammy for best pop performance by a duo or group. The song "Sleep Walk," from the same album, "The Dirty Boogie," also won a Grammy for best pop instrumental performance. His music has also been featured in the film "Elf," with a swing-inspired version of "The Nutcracker Suite," performed by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Setzer has regularly toured over the years, completing a run of shows last summer, and last released a solo album in 2023, "The Devil Always Collects."
