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Brian Setzer Battles Autoimmune Disease Amid Stray Cats Tour

2/17/2025

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Brian Setzer, the iconic frontman of the Stray Cats, revealed he is battling an autoimmune disease that hampers his guitar playing. Despite facing hand cramping during their 2024 tour, Setzer remains hopeful as he undergoes treatment at the renowned Mayo Clinic. Since their formation in 1979, the Stray Cats have breathed new life into rockabilly, with their latest album released in 2019.

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Brian Setzer, the iconic frontman of the Stray Cats, revealed he is battling an autoimmune disease that hampers his guitar playing. Despite facing hand cramping during their 2024 tour, Setzer remains hopeful as he undergoes treatment at the renowned Mayo Clinic. Since their formation in 1979, the Stray Cats have breathed new life into rockabilly, with their latest album released in 2019.