Brian Setzer

©Brian Setzer/Surf Dog
Born: Apr 10, 1959 in Massapequa, NY
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Styles: Roots Rock, Rockabilly Revival, Retro Swing, Retro-Rock
Biography: Former Stray Cat Brian Setzer was born in New York City and raised in Long Island. His first instrument, at age eight, was the euphonium, and he played the tuba-like instrument for ten years. He began having dreams of leading a big band with horns as a teen, but got sidetracked by punk. Initially, as ...Read full biography
Rockabilly Riot, Vol. 1: A Tribute to Sun Records
Released: 2005
Label: Toy's Factory Japan
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The concept is stated in the title and the execution is about what you'd expect from one of the most popular rockabilly revivalists in contemporary music. It's not much of a stretch for Stray Cat Brian ...Read full review
Nitro Burnin' Funny Daddy
Released: 2003
Label: Toys Factory
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After retreating to his big-band persona for 2002's Boogie Woogie Christmas, Setzer drops the horns for a leaner, more eclectic sound on this 2003 release. There is straight-ahead doo wop ("To Be Loved" ...Read full review
Stray Cats singer recovers after NM hospital trip
Former Stray Cats frontman Brian Setzer treated and released in New Mexico after leaving stage
Dec 15, 6:09 PM EST
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