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Stray Cats

Neo Rockabilly is actually a British invention but the most popular band of its genre came from America: Stray Cats! Influenced by the original 1950s heroes such as Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran they soon mixed their sound with New Wave and even some Punk Rock elements.

The band was founded in the summer of 1979 by Brian Setzer (vocal, guitar - now leading The Brian Setzer Orchestra), Slim Jim Phantom (drums – real name James McDonell) and Lee Rocker (upright bass – real name Leon Drucker) under the name 'Brian Setzer & The Tomcats.

 

The band soon changed its name into 'Stray Cats' and strayed over to Great Britain in June 1980 due to the big European Rockabilly revival with its keystone in the UK and bands such as Matchbox, Polecats, Shakin' Stevens, Restless and many more. Some 45rpm singles and their legendary debut album were produced by the great Dave Edmunds and released by late 1980 and early 1981.

 

Stray Cats definetly created a new sound within the Rockabilly movement! It happened in spring 1981, I went into a scene store that sold clothes and records at a time. I was there on the upper floor to buy a pair of jeans when some unique Rockabilly sound came to my ears right out of the store's cellar. I rushed downstairs and asked for the band. It was Stray Cats and their classic tune 'Runaway Boys'. I was electrified! It's clear, I went home with the record and left the jeans...

I was never that electrified from a sound (except for Elvis Presley – which is another story)!

 

1982 saw the band supporting The Rolling Stones on their U.S. tour. 1983 was the touring year worldwide supporting their album 'Rant'n'Rave With The Stray Cats' and in 1984 came the first breakup. Setzer went solo and the other cats founded 'Phantom, Rocker & Slick'. But 1986 saw the first Stray Cats reunion and the album 'Rock Therapy'. They continued to issue albums and to tour around the world up till 1992 when Brian Setzer started his very successful project 'The Brian Setzer Orchestra'. Stray Cats had their next reunion during the years 2003-2004 which produced the live CD album and DVD 'Rumble In Brixton'. They had their final reunion in 2008 touring again around the world. Stray Cats are true legends in the wide world of Rock'n'Roll-Rockabilly! - Marc M/Bear Family Records

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Cruisin' Round Sixteen Candles (CD)
Stray Cats: Cruisin' Round Sixteen Candles (CD) Art-Nr.: CDCR813912

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(Cruisin' Records) 24 tracks (77:14), rare studio and live versions of originals and cover tunes!
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Live At Rockpalast (2-CD & DVD)
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(MIG Music) 31 tracks, Jewelbox, 2 CDs plus DVD. Live from the German 'Rockpalast' TV shows 1981 and 1983, feat. Dave Edmunds on 2 tracks. It seems the cats are straying again just like three decades didn't pass by since they went...
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40 (CD, Box Set, Ltd.)
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(Surfdog) 14 tracks, slip lid box, 2 beer coasters, 2 stickers, postcard The Stray Cats celebrate their 40th anniversary and return with their new album 40 and a tour! Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom release their first...
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Rocked This Town (CD, Box Set, Ltd.)
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(Surfdog) 22 tracks, slip lid box, 2 beer coasters, 2 stickers, postcard Rocked This Town: From LA to London is the upcoming live album of The Stray Cats. This collection of 22 tracks, recorded during the critically acclaimed 40th...
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Runaway Boys (2-CD, 40th Anniversary Edition)
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(BMG Right) 36 tracks - gatefold digipac with 20 page booklet Stray Cats fans have every reason to be happy in 2019. Not only have the Rockabilly Punk icons released their first new album in almost three decades, the trio are now also...
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Rocked This Town (2-LP, Blue Vinyl, Ltd.)
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(Surfdog) 23 tracks Rocked This Town: From LA to London is the upcoming live album of The Stray Cats. This collection of 23 tracks, recorded during the critically acclaimed 40th anniversary tour of the band in 2020, brings together their...
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Live At The Roxy 1981 (LP, Picture Disc)
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(Cleopatra) 10 tracks A beautiful picture disc pressing of the Stray Cats' very first Hollywood live show in September 1981! Hear this incredible band in their latest and most reckless lineup!
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Choo Choo Hot Fish (CD)
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(1992/JRS/Great Pyramid Records) 11 tracks produced by Dave Edmunds (vocals on 'Crybaby'). Original US version in cardboard-longbox. Now rare collector's item!
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Rockabilly Reigns This Town (CD)
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(1991/Musichien) 10 tracks (45:25) wrong tracklist and playing time on cover very rare eu custom pressing
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40 (CD)
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(Surfdog) 12 tracks - digisleeve The Stray Cats celebrate their 40th anniversary and return with their new album "40" and a tour! Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom release their first album together in 26 years! Turn up the...
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Runaway Boys (4-LP, Box Set, Ltd.)
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Stray Cats fans have every reason to be happy in 2019. Not only have the Rockabilly Punk icons released their first new album in almost three decades, the trio are now also looking back on their career. Runaway Boys - The Anthology'...
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Rock This Town - The Collection
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(2013/Sony BMG) 23 tracks 1981-83
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Tear It Up - Live (CD)
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(1993/Receiver) 18 Songs. Good Sound
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Live From Europe Vol.1, Brussels 2004
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(2004/SURFDOG) 17 tracks Brussels Live 06-07-04
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Live From Europe Vol.10, Gijon 2004 (CD)
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(2004/SURFDOG) 18 tracks, recorded live in Gijon 24-07-04
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Rumble In Brixton 2-CD
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(2004/SURFDOG) 23 tracks recorded live on tour in 2004 plus new studio recording'Mystery Train Kept A Rollin'' with 24 page color souvenir booklet !
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Live At The Roxy 1981 (CD, Limited Edition)
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(Rock-A-Billy Records) 15 Tracks - Deluxe Digisleeve - Limited Edition 700 copies!
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Live From Europe Vol.14, Holland 2004 (CD)
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(SURFDOG) 17 tracks, recorded live in Holland 30-07-04
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Stray Cats (LP, 180 Gram Vinyl)
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(2016/Music On Vinyl) 12 tracks - Limited and individually numbered 35th Anniversary Edition of this Stray Cats classic album, pressed on color vinyl!
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Live From Europe - Paris 2004 (CD)
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(2004/Surfdog) 17 Tracks - Live in Paris, France, July 5, 2004!
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Live At The Roxy 1981 (LP, Splatter Vinyl, Ltd.)
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(Rock-A-Billy Records) 10 tracks - gatefold cover, limited splatter vinyl edition - of the historic Hollywood debut concert by rockabilly revivalists Stray Cats, recorded live in 1981. The young and hungry trio - Brian Setzer, Slim Jim...
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Greatest Hits (LP)
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(Curb Records) 10 tracks This 1992 compilation features 10 classic hits from rockabilly revivalists Stray Cats, including "Rock This Town," "Stray Cat Strut" and "Top Hip, Gotta Go."
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Rock Therapy (CD)
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(2008/Hepcat-EMI) 10 tracks - digipack, remastered 1986 Capitol album with new liner notes by Lee Rocker.
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Hollywood Strut - Rare
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​(1990/Raucous) 15 Songs.
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