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Brian Setzer rocks out with the Stray Cats onstage
“My hands just wouldn’t work... There was no way I could play”: The triumphant return of Brian Setzer

By Joe Bosso Published

With his autoimmune condition in remission, the Stray Cats frontman tells us he’s at 98%, but he sounds just as good as ever. He talks touring with Stevie Ray Vaughan and why he’s fallen for the Flying V

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Brian Setzer of The Stray Cats performs on stage at O2 Academy Birmingham on June 23, 2019 in Birmingham, England
Brian Setzer shares autoimmune disease struggles – and how he recovered

By Janelle Borg Published

The Stray Cats guitarist details his hard-fought journey to recovery, after an autoimmune disease stopped him in his tracks last year

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The Stray Cats' Brian Setzer (left) and Slim Jim Phantom perform onstage in Belfort, France on July 7, 2019
Stray Cats cancel fall tour as Brian Setzer battles “serious illness”

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Just days ago, the beloved rockabilly trio were forced to cancel the opening show of their tour due to Setzer's ongoing health issues

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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”

By Henry Yates Published

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

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Lee Rocker: ”Elvis was like Batman or Superman when I was a little kid – even before I was aware of his music. It’s so raw”

By Bass Player Staff Published

The Stray Cats’ rockabilly legend talks writing an album on an Airstream trailer, the energy of the old stuff and why there are still plenty of note choices to discover after all these years

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Stray Cats legend Brian Setzer: "Nothing feels right after a Gretsch"

By Mark McStea Published

The rockabilly icon talks big-band productions, his Stratocaster fascination and the Cats' new studio album, 40

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The Stray Cats Premiere New Song, “Cry Danger”

By Jackson Maxwell Published

The Stray Cats have a new song, and GW's got the exclusive. Check it out!

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Listen to a New Stray Cats Song, “Rock It Off”

By Richard Bienstock Published

The band’s forthcoming album, ’40,’ is out May 24.

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Stray Cats Premiere New "Cat Fight (Over A Dog Like Me)" Music Video

By Jackson Maxwell Published

Check out the animated video for the lead single from the recently reunited group's first album in 26 years.

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Top 10 Essential Vintage Rockabilly Guitar Solos

By Damian Fanelli Published

10 killer vintage rockabilly songs that every rock fan—let alone every guitarist—should know and/or learn how to play.

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