The Stray Cats Play Late Night TV For The First Time In 36 Years
Here's a discussion question: How old was the mean old man that the Stray Cats mentioned on their 1981 hit "Stray Cat Strut"? On that sidelong rockabilly jam, Brian Setzer sang from the perspective of a "feline casanova" living in alleys and confronting the situations that come with alley cat life: "Get a shoe thrown at me by a mean old man/ Get my dinner from a garbage can." Setzer is now 67…
In a surprising development, the Stray Cats have made their first late-night TV appearance in 36 years. This reunion came about when the band was invited as musical guests on The Tonight Show. The Stray Cats, known for their 1981 hit "Stray Cat Strut," performed a spirited rendition of their hit song "Rock This Town" during their appearance.
The band members, sporting their original lineup and a stand-up drum kit, brought their signature style to the show. Their last TV performance was back in 1990, when they played a tribute to Gene Vincent and Eddie Cochran on Letterman, but this is their first late-night TV appearance since then.
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