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

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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.

“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.”

https://www.yahoo.com/news/brian-setzer-says-autoimmune-disease-024053508.html

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1. My friend got an autoimmune disease 15 months ago.

Physicians tried numerous meds, some of which ended with him in hospital. The drugs finally killed him last month.

My s.o. had severe arthritis. A drug would work for a year or two, then need to be changed. The last one she had was with a label that stomach cancer was a risk. She lived three months after the diagnosis of terminal stomach cancer.

MY POINT: If you are unfortunate to come down with an autoimmune disease, know the risks of any prescribed meds.

[ProfessorGAC]

2. Got A GuitarWorld Notification About This Story

2 or 3 days ago.
I haven't found an article that defines what the disease is, though.
I've had MS for 30 years and I don't have any of the symptoms Setzer describes. So, I'm awfully curious as to what his illness is and tge prognosis.

[tanyev]

3. Crap. I've always liked him.

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4. Wow. I'm am so saddened to hear this.

He's one of my all time favorites. Such an under appreciated guitarist. I wishing him all the best to beat this.