"In my world, there is no music without swing."
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About Brian Setzer
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.
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