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 Brian Setzer (FAN PAGE)'s Profile |
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A FAN PAGE For the New King of Swing! |
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| Age: | 49 years old |
| Sex: | Male |
| Location: | Palm Desert, CALIFORNIA |
| Country: |  United States |
| Height: | 5' 9" |
| BodyType: | Slim / Slender |
| Zodiac: |  Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19) |
| Last Login: | May 29, 2008 (582 days back) |
| I am Here For Friends and Networking. | |
About Me |
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| THIS IS JUST A FAN PAGE FOLKS! SORRY, IT'S NOT THE REAL BRIAN SETZER, JUST ANOTHER FAN....BUT IF YOU ARE A FAN OF THIS NEW KING OF SWING, THE KING OF COOL, THEN FEEL FREE TO ADD THIS PAGE DEDICATED TO THE MAN HIMSELF!! 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 a guitarist and songwriter, he took his inspiration from blues-rock bands like Led Zeppelin, although as a teen he'd take the train into New York to hang around the jazz clubs, sneaking into places like the Village Vanguard and the Village Gate. After seeing the Mel Lewis Orchestra, he had the idea of leading his own big band, but playing guitar, not clarinet or saxophone. In the early '80s, Setzer formed the Stray Cats, a rockabilly band that took England by storm and then came back home to convert audiences in the U.S. The Stray Cats' U.S. breakthrough album was Built for Speed, which spurred three separate Top Ten hits, including "Stray Cat Strut," "Rumble in Brighton," and "Rock This Town." On tour with the Stray Cats, Setzer practiced jazz chords and listened to the recordings of Gene Krupa, Benny Goodman and other big-band leaders; finally, after the group's demise and a largely unsuccessful turn as a solo roots-rocker, Setzer formed a 17-piece big band in Los Angeles for a series of club dates. After cutting an album of cover material with the big band for a smaller label, Setzer jumped to Interscope Records, where he worked with legendary producer Phil Ramone as well as Clash co-founder Joe Strummer, with whom he collaborated on 1996's Guitar Slinger, an album blending jump blues and swing Texas blues. Dirty Boogie followed in 1998 and Vavoom! was released in 2000 and Ignition appeared the next spring. (Written by Richard Skelly) | |
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| "Pulling up in a gorgeous golden-colored '57 Dodge, Brian Setzer manages to turn heads everywhere he goes. Dressed in a leopard print shirt and black suit, the canary-coifed, former lead singer of the 80's band The Stray Cats, walks with a commanding presence but is absolutely one the nicest and most cordial guys you'll ever meet. And he's happy, not only is life treating him well but his latest project, The Brain Setzer Orchestra, have finally evolved to truly stand up to the pet name he's given it as a "rockin' big band."A FEW OF BRIAN'S GUITARS FROM HIS COLLECTION:'64 Red Gibson Firebird V The Guitar we all know!! '59 Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollowbody(not used anymore) used on every Stray Cats recording from 1980 - 1992. 2001 Gretsch G6120SH Setzer Hot Rod Custom "Spotty" (Rarely used in Performances and never in studio) used in the movie "The Country Bears" 2000 Gretsch G6120SHP Hot Rod Purple '59 Gretsch 6119 Christmas Custom 2003 Bigsby Custom Made (very rare) given to Brian by the Bigsby company (L)1958 Silver Jet, (R)1957 Silver Jet 2002 Setzer HotRod Custom 1957 White Falcon 1956 C.F Martin & Co. 1959 Guild Bluesbird 2004 Setzer Signature Model Silver Jet | |
I'd like to meet:Get Your Own! | View Slideshow |
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Music:STRAY CATS SOLO TRIO BSO |
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Movies:Brian and the Stray Cats as Georgie Porgie's House band (features them dressed up as cats) Features Brian as Eddie Cochran!! He sings Summertime Blues |
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Television:Brian has made quite a few television appearances...Some of them being: Ellen, Beverly Hills 90210, The Nanny, the Simpsons, and Late Night talk shows. The Simpsons: Rock Camp episode Behind the Music:Brian Setzer Letterman Beverly Hills 90210 |
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Books:A few of the MANY Mags hes been featured in: |
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Heroes:Some Of His Influences Growing Up: Eddie Cochran Cliff Gallup Gene Vincent Bobby Darin Louis Prima The Beatles The Rolling Stones |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| MaritalStatus: | Married |
| Hometown: | Massapequa, Long Island, New York |
| Smoker: | Yes |
| Drinker: | Yes |
| Children: | Proud parent |
| Occupation: | Playin with the Cats and with the Big Band |
| Income: | $250,000 and Higher |
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