The Stray Cats have canceled their entire fall tour that was set to launch tonight (Wednesday) in Louisville, Kentucky.
The move comes after they canceled the first two shows in Mount Pleasant, Michigan and Rockford, Illinois over the weekend.
Brian Setzer said in a statement, “I’m heartbroken to share, due to serious illness, I am unable to perform and very regrettably have to cancel our Stray Cats tour. I know this affects so many people and I am devastated to have to deliver this news. I’ve been trying everything I can to go on and do these shows, but it is just not possible. I’ve been looking forward so much to being on stage with my band mates again and playing for all of our amazing fans, and I’m gutted.”
Back in February, Setzer revealed that he has an auto-immune disease that left him unable to play guitar. He said, "It feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try to play." He said he was making progress a few weeks later and the band announced this tour back in July.