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The Detroit Cobras
photo: courtesy rough trade records	formed Detroit: 1994 members Rachel Nagy (vocals), Maribel Restrepo (guitar), Joey Mazola (bass), Chris Fachini (guitar), Kenny Trudick (drums) former members: Steve Shaw (founder), Matt O'Brien, Jeff Meier, Eddie Harsch, Damian Lang, John Szymanski, Dante Aliano, Rob Smith, Steve Nawara
mcr profile The Detroit Cobras are one of the most original cover bands out there. Although the phrase "original cover band" sounds like an oxymoron, it fits for this band. The Cobras perform standards from the rich vaults of Motown, soul and 50's rock & roll. While most cover bands attempt to re-create the original, The Cobras take material from the past and build new, fresh versions. The result is a sound that's reminiscent of rock & roll roots, yet still full of innovation and garage rock energy. To hear for yourself, take a listen to their versions of Otis Redding's "Shout Bama Lama" or Mary Wells' "Bye Bye Baby." The Detroit Cobras signed to Sympathy for the Record Industry and released their first full length in 1998. They followed up with 2001's Life, Love & Leaving and drew notable enthusiasm from the NYC and London scenes. Their retro garage rock formula has proven popular in the UK and prompted the London-based Rough Trade Records to take on the band. The label released a seven-track EP in October of 2003. --Ryan Sult visit the detroit cobras official site PLEASE NOTE: we do NOT book or manage the Detroit Cobras. Direct booking inquires to Dave Kaplan @ The Agency Group.
discography 2005 - Baby (Rough Trade) UK CUSTOMERS 2003 - Seven Easy Pieces (EP) (Rough Trade) UK CUSTOMERS 2001 – Life, Love & Leaving (Sympathy) UK CUSTOMERS 1998 - Mink Rat or Rabbit (Sympathy) UK CUSTOMERS 1996 - Ain't It a Shame (single) (Scooch Pooch Records) 1996 - Over to My House (single) (Black Mamba Records) 1996 - Village of Love (single) (Human Fly Records) appeared on 2002 - Rough Trade Shops Rock And Roll (Rough Trade) UK CUSTOMERS 2002 - Kerrang! Presents... Hometaping Vol 1 (Kerrang Magazine) 2001 - Jackass (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Interscope) UK CUSTOMERS 2000 - Sympathetic Sounds of Detroit (Sympathy) UK CUSTOMERS 1998 - Shine On, Sweet Starlet (Motion Picture Soundtrack) (Sympathy) UK ???? - Alright, This Time, Just The Girls ???? - Scooch Pooch Plays: Their Original Sins CD see also electric six (formerly wildbunch) steve nawara is "disco"; john szymanski was "johnny vegas" in the wildbunch the go kenny tudruck was in the go; steve nawara was in the go sponge joey mazzola is in sponge godzuki chris fachini was in godzuki two star tabernacle damian lang was in two star tabernacle rocket 455 jeff meier & steve nawara were in rocket 455 the white stripes meg appears in the video for "cha cha twist" nathaniel mayer & the shankes jeff meier is in the shanks ko & the knockouts steve nawara was in ko & the knockouts the vertical pillows maribel was in the vertical pillows the paybacks john szymanski is in the paybacks