From Brian Setzer's facebook:

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



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Get well soon, Brian!



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2025-02-14 23:53 by bye bye johnny.

Wow, how sad is that? Hopefully he'll make a full recovery but it sounds bad...age has a way of making things worse.

This is super sad! I hope he can get better

this is tragic, because he was among the best rhythm and jive players that has ever been. Get better, Brian!

Kick me like you kicked before
I can't even feel the pain no more

"Rocks Off", Exile on Main Street
Rolling Stones, 1972