'I know I will beat this': Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer discloses health issue in emotional message

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.

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"I've since discovered that I have an auto-immune disease," he continued.

"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.

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"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.

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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 including Stray Cat Strut and Rock This Town.

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