Brian Setzer
- Type: Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: April 10, 1959 in Massapequa, New York, United States
- Active: 1979 - present
Biography
American guitarist, singer and songwriter, born April 10, 1959 in Massapequa, New York. Brian Setzer led the rockabilly revival as frontman of *Stray Cats*, whose 'Built for Speed' (1982) produced the hits 'Rock This Town' and 'Stray Cat Strut', then fronted the swing revival in the 1990s as leader of the 17-piece Brian Setzer Orchestra, Grammy winners with 'Jump, Jive an' Wail'. His solo albums, from 'The Knife Feels Like Justice' (1986) to 'The Devil Always Collects' (2023), run alongside orchestra records and Stray Cats reunions.
Brian Setzer Discography
- The Knife Feels Like Justice (1986) - Album - rated 3.07/5
- Live Nude Guitars (1988) - Album - rated 3.23/5
- Jump Jive an' Wail (1998) - Single
- Brian Setzer Collection: 1981-1988 (1999) - Compilation - rated 3.68/5
- Vavoom! (2000) - Album - rated 3.6/5
- Boogie Woogie Christmas (2002) - Album
Members
- Brian Setzer - guitar, vocals, written-by
- Don Roberts - baritone saxophone
- Robbie Hioki - bass trombone
- Bernie Dresel - drums
- Ray Herrmann - saxophone
- Tim Misica - saxophone
- George McMullen - trombone
- Dennis Farias - trumpet
- Kevin Norton - trumpet