Beloved rockabilly band The Stray Cats were forced to cancel the opening night of their 2025 tour on Saturday.

The band posted on Instagram that their October 25 show in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, was canceled because singer-guitarist Brian Setzer was “unable to perform due to serious illness.”

“I’m heartbroken to share, due to serious illness, I am unable to perform and very regrettably have to cancel tonight’s show at Soaring Eagle in Mt Pleasant, MI. I know this affects so many people, and I am devastated to have to deliver this news,” the message read.

“I’ve been trying to do everything I can to go on and do with this show, 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,

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