Brian Setzer

Brian Setzer is a famous singer, guitarist and songwriter from America. Setzer is best known for his success in the 1980s with the Stray Cats group, a rockabilly 1950s style. He later revitalized his music career in the early 1990s. Brian was a part of the Swing revival band. In addition to that, he has well-delivered fantastic music for people to listen.

Well, how well do you know about Brian Setzer? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Brian Setzer’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Brian Setzer to date.

Biography and Early Life

He was born as Brian Robert Setzer on April 10, 1959. He was born in Massapequa, New York in the United States of America. But details about his parents are unknown to the public. He has a brother, Gary Setzer. In an interview, Brian claims to have had an interest in music at a very young age.

Brian’s early life was spent on the Euphonia, and he was also a part of the Jazz bands during his school days. Setzer has said that he had found out means to hear jazz in the Village Vanguard back in the days. However, as Brian grew older, his interest in rock, punk and rockabilly rose. Brian later became a part of the Bloodless Pharaoh and the Tomcats with assistance from his brother Gary.

Later, the Tomcats evolved to become the Stray Cats after a few members left the band. From then on, Brian has spent years writing and making music.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Brian Setzer in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Brian Setzer’s age is 62 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 10 April 1959. Though, he is 6′ 2″ in feet and inches and 188 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 144 lbs in Pound and 65kg in Kilograms.

Education

When it comes to his education, not much is well-known about this celebrity. Whether he attended school or not is a mystery to the public.

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

Brian Setzer has tied the knot thrice in this lifetime. He tied the knot with his girlfriend, DeAnna Madsen after a romantic relationship with her in 1984, February 14. The couple has a son, Cody Setzer. However, their marriage didn’t last long since they ended it in 1992. His second marriage was to Christine Schmidt. The duel got married after a relationship on September 3 1994. But, the two separated in 2002. This relationship was for eight years resulting in two children.

Currently, Brian Setzer is married to Julie Reiten. The pair has been in this married for the last fifteen years. And they tied the knot on May 21 2005. However, it is well-known that they do not have a child together. Reliable sources claim that in these days, the duel seems happy and enjoying life in their residence.

Is Brian Setzer gay?

Brian Setzer is straight in regards to his sexual orientation. He is a family man who has tied the knot three times to three beautiful women. These facts validate his sexual orientation as straight. Brian is a father to three kids, and his current marriage has been running for the last fifteen years without rumours of any separation.

Professional Life

Brian Setzer is among the list of music makers who kicked off their career at a young age. He started playing music in the Tomcats before it graduated to the Stray Cats. In the 1980s, the band moved to England from America to try their luck. After some London performances, the group was lucky to meet Dave Edmunds, record producer and guitarist who expressed his love for the rockabilly and the old days rock.

He became their record producer leading to the making of their album, Stray Cats. It has two hit singles. Their second album is Gonna Ball which was not that successful resulting them to return to America. Later, the band came up with the Built for Speed album which was still Dave Edmunds’ work. The album was a collection of their songs in the first two albums. With the help of their MTV videos, the group became popular in America. His fourth album was the Rant n’ Rave with the Stray Cats which produced the (She’s Sexy) hit song.

The group disbanded in 1984, leading Brian to start his solo music career. His first solo music was in the R&B sector. On the album, featured Kenny Aronoff and was produced by Don Gehman. Brian worked on his second album in 1988 making the album together with Chris Thomas, David A. Stewart and Larson Paine. His interest in the 1950s music, resulting in the birth of the Brian Setzer Orchestra. It was a seventeen-piece group that caught the public’s attention with the Jump, Jive a Wail cover album. One of the songs won the Grammy Award for Best Performance by a group. The same album yielded another Grammy in the best instrumental performance.

The 2007 album represented his interpretation of classical pieces which earned him his eighth Grammy nomination. In 2014, Brian co-produced the ready Steady Go! Album by Drake Bell. He was a guitarist on two songs.

Awards

Brian Setzer is an icon to reckon with in the music industry. He is one of the best singers of all time all over the world. As a sign of recognition, Brian has eight Grammy Awards nomination earning two of them. One for the best performance by a group and the other one, Best pop instrumental performance. In 1999, he received the Orville H. Gibson Lifetime Achievement Award. Brian Setzer became a part of the Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2015.

Net worth, Salary & Earnings of Brian Setzer in 2021

As of 2021, Brian Setzer net worth is $10 million. He has amassed this wealth from his work in the Stray Cats and Brian Setzer Orchestra as the lead singer. Setzer has also worked on various albums which have received positive feedback from the public. Other than writing songs, Brian Setzer has recorded several albums for different artists. Brian has also managed to work with a considerable share of music artists to make fantastic music. Fans hope that the music legend continues to strive in the entertainment industry.

Some interesting facts you need to know

• When he was a part of the Stray Cats band, the group moved to London to try their luck in music
• He is a private person whose details are rare on the internet
• Brian has worked with a considerable share of artists

Brian Setzer is among the best music makers of all time. He represents a man who has worked hard to attain his current position. He encourages young artists to urge them to work hard and try their best to achieve success.

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