Known for movies
Short Info
Net Worth | $6.5 million |
Date Of Birth | April 10, 1959 |
Spouse | Julie Reiten, Christine Schmidt, DeAnna Madsen, Rock This Town, Rumble in Brighton, Nutcracker Suite |
Fact | He married DeAnna at the Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida on Valentine's Day after playing a concert the previous night. |
Brian Setzer is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the frontman of the rockabilly revival band The Stray Cats, as well as his work with the Brian Setzer Orchestra. Setzer was born in Massapequa, New York, on April 10, 1959. His father, Richard Setzer, was a jazz trumpet player and his mother, Louise Setzer, was a homemaker. He has two older sisters, Pamela and Cheryl. Setzer’s interest in music began at an early age, when he received a drum set as a Christmas present from his parents.
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He began taking guitar lessons at the age of 12 and soon began playing in local bands. After graduating from high school, Setzer attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. He left Berklee after one semester and moved to New York City, where he formed The Stray Cats with guitarist and vocalist Lee Rocker and drummer Slim Jim Phantom. The band achieved success in the early 1980s with their blend of rockabilly and punk rock. They had several hits in the UK, including “Stray Cat Strut” and “Rock This Town.
” The band broke up in 1984, but reunited in 1986 and have continued to tour and release new music since then. Setzer has also released several solo albums and toured with his own band, The Brian Setzer Orchestra. He has won three Grammy Awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Setzer is married to Julie Reiten and they have two daughters together. ..
General Info
Full Name | Brian Setzer |
Net Worth | $6.5 million |
Date Of Birth | April 10, 1959 |
Profession | Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, Actor, Rock This Town, Rumble in Brighton, Nutcracker Suite |
Nationality | American |
Family
Spouse | Julie Reiten, Christine Schmidt, DeAnna Madsen, Rock This Town, Rumble in Brighton, Nutcracker Suite |
Children | Cody Setzer |
Siblings | Gary Setzer |
Accomplishments
Awards | Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance |
Music Groups | Stray Cats, The Brian Setzer Orchestra, The Honeydrippers, Rock This Town, Rumble in Brighton, Nutcracker Suite |
Nominations | Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album |
Movies | Such Good People, Jeff Beck: Rock 'N' Roll Party Honoring Les Paul, The Great White Hype, La Bamba, Brian Setzer: The Guitar of Brian Setzer |
Social profile links
Facts
# | Fact |
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1 | Has played Gretsch guitars throughout his career and in 1990, he became the first guitarist since Chet Atkins to be honored with a signature-model Gretsch, the "Brian Setzer 6120", now one of an extensive line of Setzer signature models. |
2 | He married DeAnna at the Courthouse in Tallahassee, Florida on Valentine's Day after playing a concert the previous night. |
3 | He portrayed 50s rocker Eddie Cochran in La Bamba (1987). |
4 | Brian and his ex-wife, DeAnna Madsen, have a son, Cody. |
5 | Guitar player for The Stray Cats and The Brian Setzer Orchestra. |
6 | Taught to play guitar by Mr. Scurti, an older Italian gentleman. |
7 | Raised in Massapequa, Long Island, New York. |
Pictures
Movies
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Conan | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Dancing with the Stars | TV Series writer - 7 episodes, 2008 - 2014 performer - 3 episodes, 2008 - 2009 music - 1 episode, 2008 | ||
Dancing on Ice | 2014 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
American Horror Story | 2013 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Rage | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
So You Think You Can Dance | TV Series performer - 5 episodes, 2006 - 2012 writer - 1 episode, 2008 | ||
Dancing with the Stars | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Soul Surfer | 2011 | performer: "Go-Go Godzilla" / writer: "Go-Go Godzilla" | |
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop | 2011 | Documentary writer: "Rock This Town" | |
Beethoven's Big Break | 2008 | Video arranger: "Take The Fith" | |
So You Think You Can Dance Canada | TV Series performer - 1 episode, 2008 writer - 1 episode, 2008 | ||
Killshot | 2008 | performer: "Sixty Years" / writer: "Sixty Years" | |
It Takes Two | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Elite Beat Agents | 2006 | Video Game writer: "Rock This Town" | |
The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause | 2006 | writer: "Santa Drives a Hot Rod" | |
Guitar Hero II | 2006 | Video Game "ROCK THIS TOWN" | |
My Name Is Earl | 2006 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Cars | 2006 | Video Game writer: "Rock This Town" | |
Bones | 2005 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper | 2005 | Short writer: "Jingle Bells" | |
Charlie Jade | 2005 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Stray Cats: Rumble in Brixton | 2004 | Video documentary writer: "Rumble in Brighton", "Something's Wrong with My Radio", "Stray Cat Strut", "Gene & Eddie", "Too Hip Gotta Go", "I Won't Stand in Your Way", "Blast Off", "18 Miles to Memphis", "Bring It Back Again", "Fishnet Stockings", "Runaway Boys", "Rock this Town", " She's Sexy + 17", "Mystery Train Kept a Rollin'" studio recording | |
Will & Grace | 2004 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Une vie | 2004 | performer: "Mack The Knife" | |
Riding Giants | 2004 | Documentary writer: " She's Sexy and 17", "Rumble in Brighton" | |
I Love the '80s Strikes Back | 2003 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Once Upon a Time in Mexico | 2003 | performer: "Malagueña" | |
Step Into Liquid | 2003 | Documentary performer: " The Legend Of Johnny Kool, Pt. 2" / writer: " The Legend Of Johnny Kool, Pt. 2" | |
The Country Bears | 2002 | writer: "I'm Only In It for the Honey" | |
The Sopranos | 2001 | TV Series lyrics - 1 episode | |
House of Mouse | 2001 | TV Series performer: "Rockin' at the House of Mouse" / writer: "Rockin' at the House of Mouse" | |
Coyote Ugly | 2000 | writer: "Rock This Town" | |
Me, Myself & Irene | 2000 | producer: "Bodhisattva" | |
The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas | 2000 | writer: "Rock This Town" | |
Roswell | 2000 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
Snow Day | 2000 | writer: "Switchblade 327" | |
Stuart Little | 1999 | writer: "If You Can't Rock Me" | |
Three to Tango | 1999 | writer: "Jumpin' East Of Java" | |
Drive Me Crazy | 1999 | writer: "Let's Live It Up" | |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1998 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Can't Hardly Wait | 1998 | writer: "Ghost Radio" | |
Stars in Their Eyes | 1998 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Deep Rising | 1998 | writer: "Lady Luck" | |
True Love and Chaos | 1997 | writer: "Rock This Town" | |
Jingle All the Way | 1996 | writer: "So They Say It's Christmas" | |
The Great White Hype | 1996 | performer: "Danny Boy" / producer: "Danny Boy" | |
Beavis and Butt-Head | 1994 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
The Mask | 1994 | writer: "Straight Up" | |
Writer's Block | 1990 | Short writer: "Nine Lives" | |
Miami Vice | 1988 | TV Series performer - 1 episode | |
La Bamba | 1987 | performer: "Summertime Blues" | |
DTV 'Doggone' Valentine | 1987 | TV Movie writer: "Stray Cat Strut" | |
DTV Valentine | 1986 | TV Movie writer: "Rock This Town" | |
The Slugger's Wife | 1985 | writer: "STRAY CAT STRUT" | |
Mike's Murder | 1984 | writer: "Rebels Rule" | |
Surf II | 1984 | writer: "Built for Speed" | |
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style | 1983 | Video documentary writer: "Runaway Boys", "Stray Cat Strut" - uncredited | |
Private School | 1983 | writer: "Rock This Town" | |
Stray Cats: I Won't Stand in Your Way | 1983 | Video short writer: "I Won't Stand in Your Way" | |
The Taming of Rebecca | 1982 | writer: "Rock This Town" - uncredited | |
Top of the Pops | 1981 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Such Good People | 2014 | Bouncer | |
Brian Setzer Orchestra: If You Can't Rock Me | 1999 | Video short | |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | 1998 | TV Series | Brian Setzer |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 1996-1998 | TV Series | Musical Guest |
The Nanny | 1997 | TV Series | Brian Setzer |
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme | 1990 | TV Movie | Georgie Porgie's House Band |
La Bamba | 1987 | Eddie Cochran |
Composer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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Brian Setzer Orchestra: If You Can't Rock Me | 1999 | Video short | |
Stray Cats: I Won't Stand in Your Way | 1983 | Video short |
Music Department
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Stray Cats: Rumble in Brixton | 2004 | Video documentary song producer: "Mystery Train Kept a Rollin'" |
Thanks
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
The Dreamsters | 2011 | TV Series special thanks - 13 episodes | |
The Dreamsters: Welcome to the Dreamery | 2011 | TV Movie special thanks |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Conan | 2015 | TV Series | Himself - The Brian Setzer Orchestra |
The Best Hit USA | 2014 | TV Series | Himself |
CMA Country Christmas | 2011 | TV Movie | Himself |
Jeff Beck Honors Les Paul | 2010 | TV Movie | Himself |
Dancing with the Stars | 2008 | TV Series | Himself |
Rachael Ray | 2006 | TV Series | |
Late Night with Conan O'Brien | 1996-2006 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest / Himself / Themselves - Musical Guest / ... |
Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade | 2005 | TV Special | Himself (as Brian Setzer Orchestra) |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2001-2005 | TV Series | Himself / Themselves / Musical Guest |
The Tony Danza Show | 2005 | TV Series | Himself |
Christmas in Rockefeller Center | 2005 | TV Movie | Himself |
Brian Setzer: Christmas Extravaganza | 2005 | Video | Himself |
Stray Cats: Rumble in Brixton | 2004 | Video documentary | Himself - Guitar and Vocals (as Stray Cats) |
Stray Cats: Rumble in Brixton - European Tour 2004 (Behind the Scenes) | 2004 | Video short | Himself |
Stray Cats: Rumble in Brixton - Mystery Train Kept a Rollin' | 2004 | Video short | Himself |
Christmas in Rockefeller Center | 2003 | TV Movie | Himself - Performer (as Brian Setzer Orchestra) |
Christmas in Washington | 2002 | TV Special | Himself - Performer |
Christmas in Rockefeller Center | 2002 | TV Special | Himself - Performer |
The Simpsons | 2002 | TV Series | Himself |
The Country Bears | 2002 | Himself | |
The Brian Setzer Orchestra: Live in Japan | 2002 | Video | Himself |
The Documentary of the Brian Setzer Orchestra | 2002 | Video short | Himself |
This Joint Is Jumpin' | 2001 | TV Movie documentary | Rock Swing Guitarist |
Woodstock '99 | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
The 41st Annual Grammy Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Himself |
1998 VH1 Fashion Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Himself (as Brian Setzer Orchestra) |
MTV Video Music Awards 1998 | 1998 | TV Special | Himself - Performer (as Brian Setzer Orchestra) |
Ellen | 1997 | TV Series | Himself |
The Great White Hype | 1996 | Himself | |
Late Night with David Letterman | 1986-1993 | TV Series | Himself |
The Guitar of Brian Setzer | 1992 | Video | Himself |
The 1992 Billboard Music Awards | 1992 | TV Special | Himself |
Guitar | 1991 | Video documentary | Brian Setzer |
Saturday Night Live | 1984 | TV Series | Himself - Musical Guest |
Arena | 1984 | TV Series documentary | Himself - The Stray Cats |
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock 'n' Roll Style | 1983 | Video documentary | Himself |
New American Bandstand 1965 | 1982-1983 | TV Series | Himself |
Pop Quiz | 1982 | TV Series | Himself |
Top of the Pops | 1980-1981 | TV Series | Himself - The Stray Cats |
Archive Footage
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
JBTV | 2010 | TV Series | Himself |
Stray Cats: Rumble in Brixton - Flashback | 2004 | Video short | Himself |
Top of the Pops | 1980 | TV Series | Himself - The Stray Cats |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia