An excerpt of Dan Rather's interview with Brian Setzer. For the full episode visit axs.tv
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@robertzeurunkl84014 жыл бұрын
There is absolutely no excuse for Brian not being in the Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame. The man exudes more "rock and roll" in *one song* than most rock stars produce in a lifetime.
@MonteLeeMyPOV3 жыл бұрын
Hell. Yes.
@joel87502 жыл бұрын
100%
@patriot13842 жыл бұрын
His excuse should be he's beyond the Hall of Shame and all the knee taking douche bags associated with it!
@wildcard97242 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@DarthPhallix2 жыл бұрын
And yet hip hop “artists” seem to get in all the time. It’s a pitiful sign of the way things are going.
@cahg38713 жыл бұрын
For a famous musician-he seems very down to earth.
@alexcrouse2 жыл бұрын
If you ever meet him in person, you'll be shocked just how nice of a guy he is.
@davidrobinson27763 жыл бұрын
The Stray Cats were absolutely adored in the UK. Very, very underrated band.
@Phyrre56 Жыл бұрын
They didn't do the popular thing -- they did the music they loved, even though all the "experts" told them there was no market for a rockabilly band that dressed halfway between punk rockers and 50s rock and roll singers. But they had a vision and they stayed faithful to it, and that passion for what they were doing, even though it was different from the mainstream, is what made their performance so charismatic.
@w1o2l3f4i5e11 ай бұрын
@davidrobinson2776 That’s why I thought that they were an English band. How wrong was I🤪
@MrJett19714 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad he stuck with the guitar. He is so criminally underrated in the pantheon of guitar gods. Playing “metal” isn’t the only criteria for judging talent.
@northeastbirdsmore22814 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!!! I saw the Stray Cats this summer in NYC rooftop at Pier 17.. they were fantastic
@richardwhitesell76444 жыл бұрын
Jett Crash I agree. He writes, arranges,sings,plays- in other words he does everything and does them top notch.
@peterthart5314 жыл бұрын
While I like the Rockabilly stuff I really dig the big band stuff. Listening to that on a road trip over and over drove me in to hard core be bop. Brian has his own take on that. I was lucky enough to be sitting about 10 feet away from him at a show. Sitting that close to a wold class guitarist is awe inspiring, especially as he uses little between the Vintage guitars and amp. He is cruelly underrated.
@picassoboy524 жыл бұрын
I never was a fan of his music but last winter I watched a full concert of his on tv. And I was blown away by his guitar skills. It was epic. The man is a master.
@ParaBellum20244 жыл бұрын
I don't think he's underrated. He's a musician's musician.
@blusnuby210 ай бұрын
Brian Setzer is an Innovator, Trend Setter, Outside The Box Thinker & a Guitar Legend. He certainly deserves to be in The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.
@user-yt6ok7uv1k3 жыл бұрын
One of the world’s best guitar players! Saw his orchestra twice years ago, awesome shows.
@yovanigiron7521 Жыл бұрын
The Stray Cats should be inducted on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
@CapoKabar18 күн бұрын
Goddamn right!
@rocknroller772 жыл бұрын
Been in love with Brian and The Stray Cats since seeing their music video "Stray Cat Strut," on MTV, as a kid. Their soundn ust captivated me. Even as a kid it made me sit down and watch the video. I remember thinking, "Who is this and what's that sound??" "I love it!" As a 5 year old, it was a whole new world. It was fantastical
@magdump73803 жыл бұрын
The most underrated guitarist.
@ensinitas3 жыл бұрын
certainly ONE of a few that get nowhere near the acclaim they have earned. we know! i've seen him a few times and each time out was a tour de force of musical genius...and he gets top notch sidemen too
@mccloysong3 жыл бұрын
I love how Dan asks a question and then gets out of the way.
@gymshoe8862 Жыл бұрын
You think Rather is a clever guy? He has been a total fuck up for his entire career. His only salvation was his devotion to Leftism.
@jeffrailey7 ай бұрын
Brian Setzer is an awesome old school musician!!! I love his music! Brian is a true musician. May God ALWAYS bless Brian Setzer and his family in the Mighty name of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 😎🔥🥇 🥊🥊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾💖💖
@fredn27354 жыл бұрын
Brian Setzer is the coolest cat. I hope he does the Christmas show next year .
@melgrant74044 жыл бұрын
Hope so
@watchman11784 жыл бұрын
3 dudes from Long Island playing Rockabilly. God bless America.
@busterbloodvessel41473 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@elvisjimpa1002 жыл бұрын
Setzer can play and sing everything.A werry special and legendary entertainer.
@pacoariasandrade97994 жыл бұрын
This is the man who took me out of today's musical boredom.....thanks for all Mr. Setzer
@melgrant74044 жыл бұрын
Yes love Brian xx
@rknrlgrl6146 Жыл бұрын
Remember being 12 yrs old in 1982 and being so completely blown away by there music that I felt blood rush straight to my head and I started to sweat 😂. Now I'm 52 and still brings a smile to my face (and it probablybelevates my blood pressure ;) every time I hear their songs. I never tire if their music :) xo
@johnkonstantine91153 жыл бұрын
Still one of the best guitarist around.
@Gravyballs20113 жыл бұрын
2:20 "...tryin' not to get into fights." "I slink down the alleyway lookin' for a fight"- Stray Cat Strut
@0221712 жыл бұрын
I love his approach to tattoos. Get them where you can cover them up when needed. You see someone with face or neck tattoos, take a wide berth.
@phillipphinney2063 жыл бұрын
That first Stray Cats album in 1981 was amazing. Produced by Dave Edmunds and was an import. Played the hell out of it. Still do.
@jonathanaguirre25963 жыл бұрын
I like he’s version of summertime blues better than the original.
@kaoleevang54244 жыл бұрын
Man, his hairs still cool at his 60s.
@photofonz2 жыл бұрын
One of the best “Rockers” of all time.
@Jake-wl7mh5 жыл бұрын
Brian is such a great guy
@i_love_rescue_animals7 ай бұрын
I'm so glad my favorite musician and guitarist seems like a genuinely nice guy!
@inagaddadavida70235 ай бұрын
At age 14, I took lessons from Brian. Five bucks back then. I was in a band with his younger brother, Gary on drums, who got me set up with Brian. One time Brian let me listen to a record he cut with a non-Stray Cats band. He asked me what I thought. I noted that it was really good. Brian looked me in the eye and said, "You hate it." I actually didn't like that particular arrangement. Brian's acute perception got him where he is today. A modern-day Mozart. Touring again with the Cats in 2024 is another example of his never-ending genius. Bless you brother.
@chanewinthrop10894 жыл бұрын
Slim Jim had his drums in the car...both of them.
@briank88093 жыл бұрын
Hey, that's not fair... It's a whole 3 if you count the cymbal!
@lolo67210 ай бұрын
My friends and I saw the Tom Cats play at a small club called Arthur’s in Massapequa, LI, They were great then, but we thought they were more of a ‘50s throwback bc some kids did dress this way at the time and listened to the oldies ‘50s radio station. A bit later I was working in a record store in another state and there it was, in the import section, their album for sale . What a surprise! Great band.
@RHINOSAUR4 жыл бұрын
Saw the Stray Cats perform a free soundcheck at the East Side Club in Philly back in '82. Have been a fan ever since and have seen them live many times. One time in '83 I was sitting at the bar in JC Dobbs on South St. The female bartender says, "you look like my friend Brian." "Brian who?" I asked. "Setzer" she replied. COOL!
@lastdaysguitar3 жыл бұрын
Brian's such a truly cool guy, SUPER talent but a very down to earth and kind person: lives in a nice SW rural suburb of the Twin Cities and you'll occasionally see him riding into local vintage car shows on one of his vintage bikes.
@ohiobackground Жыл бұрын
Please enshrine this band in the Rock & Roll hall of fame. #RockHall
@ainsleystones46005 ай бұрын
The man who single-handedly got me into Rock n Roll guitar. Thanks Brian. 👍
@AnitaVickers-ey2nw6 ай бұрын
What can i say about the legendary Stray Cats kings of rockabilly. Great interview. Great nice genuine guy. Brian Setzer. ❤ You stray cats in 2024 and beyond.
@alexandercharif52484 жыл бұрын
Brian is a real Genius!
@Iwannaps53 жыл бұрын
Being from Long Island, I’m so happy to be from the same place as this legend.
@baldemarmiranda20674 жыл бұрын
You are amazing Brian! Thank you for all the wonderful music you have shared with us all across the globe you Rock!!!!!!!
@Tull19964 жыл бұрын
I met him briefly when I was a kid back around 1984.....he was extremely cool to me, and chatted with me for a minute or two, took pictures, etc....and because of that, I've stayed a rock solid fan ever since.....and he STILL seems like a really good guy.....I guess he's having some tinnitus issues.....hopefully he can get that taken care of....kind of an occupational hazard in that business, I guess.
@MonteLeeMyPOV3 жыл бұрын
I met him around 95 at the Blues Cafe in Long Beach and man he was a really cool guy! Had a beer with him at the bar and he was just a regular guy. Not sure of the year but right before he started his orchastra
@Tull19963 жыл бұрын
That would have been cool, for sure... I met Lee Rocker the same night I met Brian....he was also a very nice guy ..... I saw Slim Jim, but he looked busy, so I didn't want to bother him.....lol
@MonteLeeMyPOV3 жыл бұрын
Reverend Horton Heat is of the same cloth
@Tull19963 жыл бұрын
@@MonteLeeMyPOV I love "the Reverend"....never had the chance to meet him, though....would love to see those guys live.
@SuperDeadRooster10 ай бұрын
One of the best guitar players to ever do it.
@dougmohn337916 күн бұрын
I could listen to his stories all day
@dynjarren75234 жыл бұрын
Brian Seltzer is a brilliant guitarist and singer who plays great Rockabilly guitar 🎸!
@melgrant74044 жыл бұрын
Agree
@pillepalle36144 жыл бұрын
Really?
@kimgrant38794 жыл бұрын
@@pillepalle3614 yes really
@bathelion777 Жыл бұрын
He's a better guitarist,than All them metal heros....
@tyee4u2 жыл бұрын
My old man was Royal Navy from the 40s and had lots of ink. He had two swallows on the backs of his hands and it landed him in trouble on more than one occasion. He said the same thing to me. “Never get a tattoo where it’s easily seen. You never know who else might have that same tattoo and now you could be mistaken for them”. I didn’t listen and got the same swallow on my hand to honour my Dad.
@danielperezalbert78763 жыл бұрын
Too short interview but very sincere, honest and revealing. Love it.
@janalva1713 жыл бұрын
Daniel, this is just an excerpt. The rest is on AXS
@cantu6730 Жыл бұрын
Aww the strays! Thank you for so many fine memories !
@richardelson326111 ай бұрын
I love Brian such a top player with a great sound, great front man, writer, performer leader. Very wise too - keeping the tattoos off the face and hands.
@svt77774 жыл бұрын
A true guitar hero
@CapoKabar18 күн бұрын
How Lee Rocker kept his Upright Bass from exploding in the humidity and cold is one of life’s great mysteries
@scottcollins506010 ай бұрын
All three are great musicians and a great sound for dancing. Great energy for all to enjoy.
@PerAnkh4183 жыл бұрын
wish this interview was longer ..brill!
@janalva1713 жыл бұрын
the rest is on AXS
@PerAnkh4183 жыл бұрын
@@janalva171 Thank you : )
@ErikHeimdallr7 ай бұрын
Saw the Stray Cats at the US Festival in San Bernardino 1983 and have been a diehard fan since. They belong in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
@dfangirl724 жыл бұрын
how is it he hasn't aged he looks great very handsome. 47 enjoyed him since fourth grade.
@melgrant74044 жыл бұрын
I would like to enjoy Brian his music's not bad either! 😍😍
@decencywarrior95984 ай бұрын
The Strays were a NYC staple in the day , always enjoyed their performances.
@chrisfloyd92243 жыл бұрын
My cousin is a tattoo artist, he said never get a tat that can't be covered depending on the situation.
@davidrobinson27763 жыл бұрын
In the UK, my Dad managed a butchers shop and one lad, who my Dad loved, had tattoos on his hand. When the district manager saw them the lad was sacked on the spot. My Dad tried so hard to plead his case but rules were rules. How times have changed.
@Kedbuka2 жыл бұрын
Excellent interview. Brian seems so cool
@joshaustin13 жыл бұрын
He’s a legend
@juliejensen73702 жыл бұрын
Using a big band is a costly endeavor, and his fans appreciate it!
@EricSmith-fp4gq26 күн бұрын
All time best Rockabilly band ever! No question...
@marshallposey78422 жыл бұрын
Brian is fantastic!
@jdfolbre2 жыл бұрын
You can see why he's had such a long career.
@user-ye6dy5cy3z3 ай бұрын
I remember seeing their first video on mtv which prompted to go get the album which is great and still listen to. Saw him a few years ago in a small venue of about 2,000 from the eighth row. He’s a fantastic musician
@hublocker8493 жыл бұрын
My father always said the same thing: "Don't get a tattoo because the cops can always identify you with one."
@johnpowell3512 жыл бұрын
Mine too 😃 regards, Joanne 🐺
@user-rt4gx2js1n10 ай бұрын
It was a fantastic show Friday 10/13/23 at the State Theater, Minneapolis, MN.
@newmoon543 жыл бұрын
I'm from Nassau county Long Island originally, but we moved out to Suffolk county, and Suffolk was really rural suburbs and more reserved across the board back in the 1960's and earlier! Brian Setzer lived in Massapequa, Long Island, on/near the south shore. I had heard about him through the music-grapevine! Most of my friends including myself, were all either guitarists, or bass guitarists. Brian Setzer was playing local clubs, and in Manhattan. I didn't fancy his taste in guitar style(s) although he was good and had technique. I was into the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, and the great studio guitarist, LARRY CARLTON!!! If you haven't heard of Larry Carlton,,, boy,, are you in for an experience~!~!~!~
@toniigx8Ай бұрын
the best musician, EVER! love him 😍
@pauldashwood28974 жыл бұрын
I’m glad Brian didn’t listen to his dad ....great guy great sound .
@robertmelia37803 жыл бұрын
Legend 🎸
@sadielampduo376225 күн бұрын
Brian and his band used to come see me play solo guitar at Underground Jazz Club , downstairs El Capiton on Hollywood Blvd , Hollywood Ca
@ruiseartalcorn3 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Awesome player!!! :)
@timkis6411 ай бұрын
the guy is deceptively good with a guitar.he is due alot of credit he allready earned.
@ST1111-j9u4 жыл бұрын
This guy is too talented! Bob Roberts did that StrayCat logo tattoo !
@melgrant74044 жыл бұрын
Yes remember that xx
@nicolasbeaudry615811 ай бұрын
He’s up there with Cochran , Elvis, Orbison, and cash . I love y’a to death Brian
@Buellsox6 ай бұрын
Straight up ICON right here folks….Period!
@michaelbenge23884 ай бұрын
My top 5 concerts: Frank Marino (Juggernaut Tour, Bakersfield) ELO The Forum in L. A. Brian Setzer Orchestra (Christmas Show) US Festival 1983 in San Bernardino Nazareth/Ted Nugent 1978 in Tulsa
@elvisl24934 жыл бұрын
Une des dernières légende du Rock’n’Roll encore vivante il est extraordinaire seul ou accompagné de son big bang et grandiose avec les Cats ,
@sallydawson14945 ай бұрын
I kissed his arm in 1982, by their bus after a show at The Boulder Theater. My husband yelled "Alright Honey!". A moment of a lifetime. I got Brian's autograph... Aaahhh, sweet memory...
@drjmankx374 жыл бұрын
I love Brian so much.
@jamesdelcol37016 ай бұрын
Brian Setzer is the coolest guy. That Rockabilly is cool man. These were the cool Rockabillies from the 1980's. Question is why wouldn't he do what he did? He did it all bro. Smash records.
@frankesposito21829 ай бұрын
Thanks for the music 🎵🎵🎵
@canalmusicaefutebol4587 Жыл бұрын
When I fell in love with rock in 1988, here in Brazil. It was common to mention Stray cats. It was not famous like The Cure, Police, U2 was exploding, but the FM , for rock music, it was common to play Stray Cats.
@59Gretsch4 жыл бұрын
Finally Dan Rather is doing -Honest work.
@lionelkirbyshire76834 ай бұрын
Excellent guitar player and singer, i get so fed up with the Clapton, Hendrix, Slash, etc etc,
@eddiewilleford774611 ай бұрын
Brian's a great artist to me one of the best guitarist out there
@adoreslaurel Жыл бұрын
I think they came to Australia around late 80's early 90's? down by a river bank at our annual Moomba Festivel, I heard the music, wanted to go and listen but my wife and the kids kept moving on, Damn, wish I had stopped to listen.
@kuriaki713 жыл бұрын
Brian’s a really cool guy.
@catholiccowboy85452 жыл бұрын
That's a better guitarist and singer than Clapton. A lot better ! I can't imagine Clapton leading a bigband and putting a show like Seltzer.
@user-ui7yb2mu8b11 ай бұрын
SCats made their 1st demo @Monkey Hill Studios, Queens New York - Same studio my band (Ism) did ours - I remember them showin me a pic of them before they got famous, and left for UK - discovered by DEdmunds, etc etc etc Those were great days (and nites!!!)
@Dwoed25 күн бұрын
The best in what he does!😊
@williamoxendine61212 жыл бұрын
They are a great band and he same like a fine person
@borjewahlen691711 ай бұрын
Of course he should be in the rock'n roll hall of Fame.
@leoanthony79475 ай бұрын
Brian was so far advanced as a guitarist in high school ... You have no idea ... He had this white 100 watt marshall amp that he would rip up steely Dan's teeling in the years ...i mean the kid was a prodigy at 15-16 years old
@barrykarpowich73111 ай бұрын
Love him and THEM ALL THREE OF THEM 😂🎉🎉
@marcdelente24565 ай бұрын
Brian Setzer le rockeur génial et guitariste le meilleure qui soit est l incarnation du rockabilly mais aussi un gars super coolll et aussi il est très intelligent. Je pense que ces lui le boss et qui produit ces groupes . Sincèrement je le pense . Brian Setzer personne t arrive a la cheville le géant . Amitié sincère Brian.
@philipterzian4581 Жыл бұрын
Dan Rather is the master of reading stupid/clueless questions from index cards handed to him (and undoubtedly written by) an AXS intern.
@anthonymoore17053 жыл бұрын
brian dressed in the teddy boy style, sweet.
@dainhuston Жыл бұрын
Some good advice for young rockers🤘😎🤘
@DR.Detroit113 жыл бұрын
I wore this guys record and cassettes out..
@j.p.77083 жыл бұрын
Criminally short interview 🤣🇨🇦
@atomicflash17534 жыл бұрын
Brian is trying so hard not to breathe in the formaldehyde of the embalming fluid in Dan Rather
@jmack6194 ай бұрын
Sorry im late. Great interview with two of the good guys
@mrabrasive513 жыл бұрын
I've been playing guitar for 45 years and I cant play rockabilly to save my life!..