Brian Setzer
1959
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Quotes
Biography
Brian Setzer is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his work in the Stray Cats, a rockabilly band he formed in 1979. Setzer's revamp of rockabilly music with a modern twist helped the Stray Cats achieve mainstream success with hits like "Stray Cat Strut" and "Rock This Town." He later embarked on a successful solo career and formed the Brian Setzer Orchestra, blending swing and jump blues that garnered him multiple Grammy Awards.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
Music goes by, presents go by. This moment, time itself, it goes by. That's life. That's what you should celebrate.
2
In my world, there is no music without swing.
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I'm a guitar player first and foremost, and everybody can hear that in my playing.
4
I love big band music, and I love all the musicians.
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I always thought if you had an off-the-wall idea and believed in it, you should try it.