Brian Setzer - Wikipedia
WEBBrian Robert Setzer (born April 10, 1959) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He found widespread success in the early 1980s with the 1950s-style rockabilly group Stray Cats, and returned to the music scene in the early 1990s with his swing revival band, the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
BRIAN SETZER Names Top Five Songs That Served As His Influences …
WEBJan 30, 2024 · As BRIAN SETZER gears up to hit the road this spring, the iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and three-time Grammy Award-winner talked about the five essential songs that served as his inspiration.
Brian Setzer: “For guitar players, rockabilly is the best music …
WEBNov 10, 2021 · As a guitarist with three decades' experience, he mostly plays a Fender Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul. The rockabilly icon talks hot-rods, Gretsch, the importance of looking after your hearing, and explains why rockabilly requires a different skill-set from your traditional rock player.
Rock this Tone: The Gear and Sound of Brian Setzer
WEBJan 14, 2016 · Brian Setzer is not an effects guy by any means, but the few effects he does use are integral components of his tone, and have been very carefully selected to work in his rig. The main tonal blandishment he is know for is tape echo, courtesy of the Roland RE-301 Space Echo.
Interview: Brian Setzer - Vintage Rock
WEBNov 29, 2021 · B rian Setzer holds the distinction of having championed not one but two musical revolutions. With Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom as the Stray Cats he led the neo-rockabilly charge of the 80s, then a decade later he was at the forefront of the swing revival with The Brian Setzer Orchestra.
Brian Setzer: The Thrill Is Anything But Gone - Premier Guitar
WEBApr 19, 2011 · Brian Setzer breaks down his love-hate relationship with vintage Gretsches and the roots that fed the dizzying array of styles—from bluegrass banjo to archtop jazz and rockabilly revelry—on his new album "Setzer Goes Instru-MENTAL!"
"I wrote a few songs with Joe Strummer. I don't know if they'll ever ...
WEBOct 22, 2023 · The Stray Cats’ first breakup, in 1984, sent him out into the world as a solo artist without parameters. Setzer played with Robert Plant’s outfit the Honeydrippers, then surprised the world with his heartland rock–leaning …
Brian Setzer has his "Rumble" - Goldmine Magazine: Record …
WEBJan 24, 2022 · 40 years ago with the launch of MTV, Brian Setzer first came to the attention of music fans as the guitar slinging leader of the Stray Cats. The band’s authentic rockabilly magic paired with a contemporary punch launched them into stardom with timeless hits “Rock This Town” and “Stray Cat Strut.”
The Essential Brian Setzer - Vintage Rock
WEBNov 3, 2021 · For a recent highlight, listen to In My Arms from Glen Campbell’s Ghost On The Canvas to hear Setzer swap licks with Chris Isaak and Dick Dale. With the arrival of Gotta Have The Rumble, here’s a rundown of some of …
Brian Setzer's guitar tone on Stray Cats' Rock This Town: secrets ...
WEBMar 29, 2018 · The key to Setzer’s tone is pushing the Bassman’s volume up to the limits of its clean headroom where just a slight amount of overdrive emerges. This provides just the right balance of thick, full-bodied tone and the Gretsch’s characteristic jangle and twang.