Brian Setzer is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for his mastery of rockabilly music, a genre that blends rock and roll with country. He first gained prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s as the frontman of the Stray Cats, a band that played a significant role in revitalizing rockabilly music. Setzer's distinctive guitar playing, characterized by his use of a hollow body Gretsch, has been influential to other musicians. Among his most recognized works is "Jump, Jive an' Wail," a hit single from his Brian Setzer Orchestra's "Dirty Boogie" album.