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Brian Setzer (born April 10 , 1959 in New York ) is an American Guitarist , Singer and Songwriter .

In the 1980s , Setzer fronted the popular Rockabilly band, Stray Cats . Stray Cats caught America's attention with the 1982 album '' Built For Speed '', which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album '' Rant 'N Rave '', which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).

In the 1990s , Setzer led a comeback for Swing Music and Big Band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra . The band has released 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time songs like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies ' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.

Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the '' was released on July 26 , 2005 , in the United States .


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