Brian Setzer says he can’t play guitar due to autoimmune disease

The Stray Cats co-founder and singer Brian Setzer revealed in a social media post that he can’t play the guitar at the time due to an autoimmune disease he didn’t specify. He said that there is no pain but he feels like he is wearing a pair of gloves when he plays and at the time he can’t hold a pen or tie his own shoes.

Brian Setzer says he can’t play guitar due to autoimmune disease

“Hi everybody, I just wanted to check in with you all. 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. 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.

I love you all, Brian,” he said.

Some of his famous friends, like Steve Vai, showed their support in the comments. Vai said: “Brother Brian, you are a soldier! Take your time, you’re on the mend, and we are all eager for your full recovery to optimum health. much love to you.”

Brian’s most recent show was last August 17 with The Stray Cats at the Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater in Bridgeport, CT. Reunited since 2018, Stray Cats was formed in Massapequa, New York back in 1979. The band is formed by Brian Setzer (Guitar and vocals), Lee Rocker (Double Bass) and Slim Jim Phantom (Drums).