<![CDATA[ Latest from Guitar World in Brian-setzer ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/tag/brian-setzer Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:32 +0000 en <![CDATA[ “I can’t button my pants, let alone play guitar”: Brian Setzer shares autoimmune disease struggles – and how he recovered ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/brian-setzer-autoimmune-disease-recovery t8iPuf23zzxLR8b9nZ4gqG Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:14:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m not sure why the tour ended so abruptly. I never got a bunch of my gear returned. People don’t get sacked from Sabbath – they just don’t get spoken to again!” Ask Jo Burt about Freddie Mercury, Brian Setzer and The Troggs – just not Black Sabbath ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bassists/jo-burt-black-sabbath-freddie-mercury WNk5HKEde8FQ3NNCauaA8E Tue, 04 Nov 2025 10:03:39 +0000 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:54:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’ve been trying everything I can to go on and do these shows, but it is just not possible”: Stray Cats cancel fall tour as Brian Setzer battles “serious illness” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/bands/stray-cats-cancel-tour 4RCWWtiDZoqxeQetnhGgd6 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:03:14 +0000 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:47:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “Dickey came to one of the shows. He whispers, ‘Hey, is that the guitar I loaned you?’ I said, ‘Yes, sir.’ He goes, ‘Good. Use it for as long as you want’”: Frank Hannon on how guitar instrumentals helped him grieve father-in-law Dickey Betts ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/frank-hannon-reflections byF6ntToMtqmQZUsr2dvJn Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:54:45 +0000 Wed, 15 Oct 2025 15:37:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ “And I’m selling this why?!” Brian Setzer is re-opening his Reverb store – and it’s filled with stage-played vintage gems ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/brian-setzer-reverb-store-september-2025 GUquhGteyqa3CmAcELLqcN Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:13:34 +0000 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:56:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I’m getting better day by day. The progress I’m making is excellent”: Brian Setzer says he’s recovering well after an autoimmune disease left him unable to play guitar ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/brian-setzer-2025-recovery Zk43UzUcb59T8iH3xoBzaZ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:17:49 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:30:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I played Brian Setzer’s personal guitars – the pickups give you more dynamic control. I thought, ‘I have to recreate this!’” How TV Jones revived That Great Gretsch Sound – despite being an underdog in the pickup world ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/guitar-pickups/tv-jones-profile 6KgLrZ6zcgwdcRaGBZd9g5 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:44:38 +0000 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:26:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I cannot play guitar. It feels like I am wearing a pair of gloves when I try”: Brian Setzer can’t play guitar due to autoimmune disease ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/guitarists/brian-setzer-autoimmune-disease-diagnosis xYrqJsgJXmBWZFBa8JgSr4 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:05:55 +0000 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 09:19:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer is a Gretsch-toting guitar god who breathed new life into rockabilly with fresh picking approaches and Bigsby swagger ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/how-to-solo-like-rockabilly-icon-brian-setzer Y9F2uPFAfKQdiVZe2ouLB3 Wed, 15 May 2024 11:01:24 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:18:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ “I can play a riff you've probably never heard. If there's a mistake in there, I can work on it. Sometimes the mistakes are the riffs that stick”: Brian Setzer on how he’s kept his writing skills sharp – and the records that define his career ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/brian-setzer-the-devil-always-collects ZNc3gX4qHjNixuoYQGoTuY Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:24:30 +0000 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:16:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ “People who play solidbody guitars don’t have this happen. The whole thing shakes. You feel it. It’s the best thing in the world, for me”: Brian Setzer on his lifelong love of Gretsch guitars ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/brian-setzer-lifelong-love-gretsch fvLMFCJPEpmXEsDohiLDQ5 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:36:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer: “For guitar players, rockabilly is the best music you can play. You can do anything with it – you can inject jazz, country, blues into that style” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/brian-setzer-gotta-have-the-rumble tyyWZsJnQ5Md3Z9mc4WVRh Wed, 10 Nov 2021 14:00:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer dials up the twang on new single, Smash Up On Highway One ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/brian-setzer-smash-up-on-highway-one fJBBaFAse7Tz9ZCdAUZCmL Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:58:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer announces first new solo album in 7 years, Gotta Have the Rumble ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/brian-setzer-gotta-have-the-rumble UWfY4Dk6zif6J6hxshqvNR Tue, 29 Jun 2021 11:35:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get an exclusive preview of the massive upcoming Gretsch Family Archives auction ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/get-an-exclusive-preview-of-the-massive-upcoming-gretsch-family-archives-auction DUkLtwKM9vc6Nc2XL3JWGe Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:00:39 +0000 Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:17:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dozens of guitars from Tom Petty, George Harrison, Bono and more are on the block at mammoth Gretsch Family Archives auction ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/dozens-of-guitars-from-tom-petty-george-harrison-bono-and-more-are-on-the-block-at-mammoth-gretsch-family-archives-auction SPZWBfQV7pAWjUNiQUko8i Thu, 28 Jan 2021 17:28:46 +0000 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 14:11:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer is selling off a raft of guitar gear – including rare Gretsch models – on Reverb ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/brian-setzer-is-selling-off-a-raft-of-guitar-gear-including-rare-gretsch-models-on-reverb CziLvgPj3L7QRtcKYB8S46 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:35:16 +0000 Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:35:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Fresh Electromatics, a P90 Junior Jet and Nick 13 signature model head up Gretsch's 15-strong summer line-up ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/fresh-electromatics-a-p90-junior-jet-and-nick-13-signature-model-head-up-gretschs-15-strong-summer-line-up QspvcErUcbHRHy53NqhTHm Wed, 01 Jul 2020 07:00:59 +0000 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 11:21:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmour and Les Paul Play Blue Suede Shoes with Stray Cats ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/eddie-van-halen-david-gilmour-and-les-paul-play-blue-suede-shoes mHPUyEkaEPeXKTKwmkRoHg Fri, 06 Mar 2020 21:44:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stray Cats legend Brian Setzer: "Nothing feels right after a Gretsch" ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/stray-cats-legend-brian-setzer-nothing-feels-right-after-a-gretsch Ksuj7xQmR6Fu4vrD4totbR Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:12:11 +0000 Mon, 26 Aug 2019 13:34:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ Summer NAMM 2019: Gretsch Announces New Brian Setzer Signature Models ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/summer-namm-2019-gretsch-announces-new-brian-setzer-signature-models KsGPgSr3Cxtvrh4F7P2Ajg Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:14:52 +0000 Fri, 19 Jul 2019 16:52:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Stray Cats Premiere New Song, “Cry Danger” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/the-stray-cats-premiere-new-song-cry-danger PEsMSWc9NmXwjoAcaDSAR7 Fri, 17 May 2019 13:55:00 +0000 Tue, 21 May 2019 16:24:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Listen to a New Stray Cats Song, “Rock It Off” ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/listen-to-a-new-stray-cats-song-rock-it-off LkrtNmRvj7NvZAmcHbVkRW Wed, 01 May 2019 17:02:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer: How to Shred Like a Rockabilly Master ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/brian-setzer-how-shred-rockabilly-master PKJCmWr7VmG8UsEu7WR39T Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:57:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stray Cats Premiere New "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)" Music Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/stray-cats-premiere-new-cat-fight-over-a-dog-like-me-music-video HHFMM5hdPtipiSb4kVH2dN Wed, 27 Mar 2019 18:35:00 +0000 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 17:38:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Announces "Rockabilly Riot!" Tour ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/brian-setzer-announces-rockabilly-riot-tour PnHT8gHNtXdmzpqEC4xdEM Tue, 26 Mar 2019 21:33:46 +0000 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:42:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Top 10 Essential Vintage Rockabilly Guitar Solos ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/top-10-rockabilly-guitar-solos QVHRVCiov6tZFKKQNqB6sn Thu, 03 Jan 2019 18:08:00 +0000 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:02:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Brian Setzer Orchestra Announce New Concert Film, ‘Christmas Rocks! Live’ ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/the-brian-setzer-orchestra-announce-new-concert-film-christmas-rocks-live Xwss7TMsWr5uJ2F86HmaQc Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:41:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stray Cats to Celebrate 40th Anniversary with First New Studio Album in 25 Years ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/stray-cats-to-celebrate-40th-anniversary-with-first-new-studio-album-in-25-years ZZnkwUmYKxP6swb8VDDn2N Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:07:21 +0000 Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:08:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch Stray Cats Perform "Runaway Boys" and "Built for Speed" at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/watch-stray-cats-play-rumble-in-brighton-and-runaway-boys-at-viva-las-vegas uuDFyw7udhnbGUsBFtHN2P Mon, 23 Apr 2018 15:08:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Jams on a 1941 Gibson L-5 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/brian-setzer-jams-1941-gibson-l-5 UeoQTNT7aeUrr5YygpD6VX Tue, 10 Apr 2018 15:21:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Secrets Behind Brian Setzer's Guitar Sound on Stray Cats' "Rock This Town" ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/the-secrets-behind-brian-setzers-guitar-sound-on-stray-cats-rock-this-town EDeXgSH6w6GWFSWMmAjKwP Thu, 29 Mar 2018 19:43:25 +0000 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:20:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Announces 'Rockabilly Riot!' American Tour ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/brian-setzer-announces-rockabilly-riot-american-tour sUTgNgBbPJXSbffdJMxNA3 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 21:41:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stray Cats to Reunite for Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend Show ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/stray-cats-to-reunite-for-viva-las-vegas-rockabilly-weekend-show Rm4jDPJQG94HNzTxPMfCiA Fri, 05 Jan 2018 17:35:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ Three Essential Rockabilly Guitar Licks ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/lessons/three-essential-rockabilly-guitar-licks-video ToZoH8TCTQYLrNjLhERYui Tue, 23 Feb 2016 17:31:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Five Modern Throwback Artists Breathing New Life Into Revivalist American Music ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/five-modern-throwback-artists-breathing-new-life NRSVSzBF824QW7X2epGgpA Wed, 25 Nov 2015 14:19:03 +0000 Wed, 23 Oct 2019 21:21:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Announces 'Rockin' Rudolph' Christmas Album — Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/brian-setzer-announces-rockin-rudolph-christmas-album-video o2TL6Z4d8XYhVQBzV7ZRfQ Tue, 28 Jul 2015 17:22:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Shows Off His Amazing Guitar Collection — Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/brian-setzer-shows-his-amazing-guitar-collection-video LDmHMJVNjCxVQpyZZnd8YA Thu, 16 Jul 2015 17:06:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dear Guitar Hero: Stray Cats' Brian Setzer Talks Gretsch Guitars, Joe Strummer, Vintage Cars, Jazz Lessons and More ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/magazine/dear-guitar-hero-stray-cats-brian-setzer-talks-gretsch-guitars-joe-strummer-vintage-cars-jazz-lessons-and-more xo4GnuVEnCrmwcoNnUqk2A Fri, 10 Apr 2015 15:41:31 +0000 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:36:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Demos and Discusses Gretsch Guitars — Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/brian-setzer-demos-and-discusses-gretsch-guitars-videos WNPV3cGGx6MFCPUn6KuhpW Thu, 19 Feb 2015 19:08:52 +0000 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:36:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM 2015: Updated Gretsch Professional Collection Brian Setzer Guitars — Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/namm-2015-updated-gretsch-professional-collection-brian-setzer-guitars 4tMroaZ49vtSZzXQ5r7Sf8 Fri, 23 Jan 2015 22:32:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ NAMM2015: Gretsch Releases Updated Professional Collection Brian Setzer Guitars ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/namm2015-gretsch-releases-updated-professional-collection-brian-setzer-guitars VtqWsoDubBK3F46VY8UZEg Fri, 23 Jan 2015 01:02:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Premieres "Lemme Slide" Lyric Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/brian-setzer-premieres-lemme-slide-lyric-video RvhASfqzvKGLtabpZiMzuE Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:06:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Premieres "Let's Shake" Music Video ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/artists/brian-setzer-premieres-lets-shake-music-video Diw9LVwin7xen3d6tN6EUG Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:34:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Rockabilly Riot’: Brian Setzer Talks New Album, Gretsch Guitars and Future of Rockabilly ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/rockabilly-riot-brian-setzer-talks-new-album-gretsch-guitars-and-future r7UJThhy78JYgjyuNaeih8 Tue, 22 Jul 2014 21:08:46 +0000 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 14:35:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Premieres New Song, "Let's Shake" —Listen ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/brian-setzer-premieres-new-song-lets-shake-listen WPHdP2ZDA3J2qNrr5FQZUB Fri, 27 Jun 2014 21:26:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Brian Setzer Discusses His New Album, 'Rockabilly Riot: All Original' ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/brian-setzer-discusses-his-new-album-rockabilly-riot-all-original qxJt3ybYHRyFZuTwasD3nE Mon, 19 May 2014 17:25:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Actor/Musician Drake Bell Discusses 'Ready Steady Go!,' His New Album with Brian Setzer ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/features/actormusician-drake-bell-discusses-ready-steady-go-his-new-album-brian-setzer RqeGUmsmsNEugCh9MXUDwF Wed, 23 Apr 2014 21:55:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Name Recognition: 10 Essential Signature Model Guitars ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/gear/name-recognition-10-essential-signature-model-guitars TRJDVjDD67AmEX9aQVy9mL Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:19:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stray Cats 'Live At Montreux 1981' Coming to DVD November 6 ]]> https://www.guitarworld.com/news/stray-cats-live-montreux-1981-coming-dvd-november-6 UWtSDk4iB5vwpXFoqVfbhN Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:10:34 +0000