American rockabilly trio formed in Long Island in 1979 by Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom. Central figures in the late-1970s/early-1980s rockabilly revival, known for hits such as "Runaway Boys", "Rock This Town" and "Stray Cat Strut."

Formed in 1979; early success in the UK led to record deals and international hits. The group split in 1984 and reunited several times; Brian Setzer later led the Brian Setzer Orchestra.

Stray Cats are the American rockabilly trio formed in 1979 by Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom. Reviews praise their faithful revival of 1950s rock'n'roll, Setzer's guitar work, and the energy of early albums such as Stray Cats and Gonna Ball. Critics note a rapid rise in the UK, several hit singles, and subsequent reunions after a 1984 split.

For:Fans of rockabilly and classic rock'n'roll; listeners interested in guitar-driven retro revival music and 1980s alternative scenes.

 It was 1979 when in Long Island (New York), Brian Setzer (guitarist singer) formed, along with his old schoolmates Lee Rocker (double bass) and Slim Jim Phantom (drums), what would become the symbol group of the rockabilly revival: the Stray Cats.

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 Setzer manages to give a new color, a breath of originality to every track on the album, thanks to a crystal-clear technique, dizzying and engaging solos, along with an extremely versatile and clean shouter voice, especially on high notes.

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 The Stray Cats were the group that best represented the image of post-50s rockabilly, and Brian Setzer continues to do so to this day with his Brian Setzer Orchestra, where along with the old dear rockabilly, a certain hint of jazz peeks through.

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