Black Paper Cats
Black Paper Cats are a rock and rockabilly group from Massapequa, United States. The line-up includes Slim Jim Phantom, Lee Rocker and Brian Setzer, and the group is active from 1979 to the present. They are associated with Rockaholic Songs.
Style and activity
The group’s sound is described as a fusion of blues and rock, built around syncopated rhythms and hard-hitting grooves. Their work moves away from a heavier, guitar-solo-led approach towards a more direct rhythmic style. In performance, they are also known for a high-energy live show.
Dean Wilby is identified as the vocalist in the group’s four-piece line-up, and the band operates without management or outside representation.
Recording
Black Paper Cats issue the EP The Legend of Billy Rose, which marks a clear step in their musical direction.
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