The Bloodless Pharaohs were a leading band on the New York alternative music scene in the late 1970s. The 4-piece featured Rockabilly brothers Brian and Gary Setzer in their line-up, and the disbanding of The Pharaohs gave the brothers a chance to play the Rockabilly music that they as they became a trio called The Tomcats. Apart from being fronted by Brian Setzer, the fact this his brother Gary played a stripped-down, stand-up drum kit is a notable piece of Rockabilly history, something continued when the Tomcats evolved into the Stray Cats, and singer Brian headed off to London and international stardom with Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom.
Meanwhile Gary Setzer continued rockin', over the years playing in successful bands including The Rebel Rockers and King Cadillac. The Setzer Brothers also cut a live album together in Japan. The years of remaining true to his love of Rockabilly have paid dividends on this latest album on which he teams up with legendary Rockabilly guitarist Barry Ryan. The result is