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Stray Cats frontmanBrian Setzerhas been diagnosed with an autoimmune condition.

I’ve since discovered that I have an autoimmune disease."

“I cannot play guitar.

Musician Brian Setzer visits the SiriusXM Studios on November 20, 2017 in New York City

Brian Setzer in 2017.Credit:Cindy Ord/Getty

“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 couldnt even do that.”

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The band released their biggest single, “Stray Cat Strut,” in 1981.

Stray Cats 1981 Lee Rocker, Brian Setzer, Slim Jim Phantom

Brian Setzer (center) with Stray cats in 1981.Chris Walter/WireImage

Setzer has also released Grammy-winning music as a solo artist and fronts The Brian Setzer Orchestra.

A number of public figures, fromCeline DiontoSelena Gomez, have come forward about their struggles with autoimmune disorders.