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Cobra Starship is an Alternative Rock band created by Midtown bassist/lead vocalist Gabe Saporta as a side project. They are perhaps best known for their song "Bring It (Snakes On A Plane)," which was written and set to the film "Snakes On A Plane". The members of Cobra Starship, along with vocalist Gabe Saporta, include Victoria Asher (Keytar), Ryland Blackinton (Guitar), Alex Suarez (Bass) and Nate Navarro (Drums).
Cobra Starship, whose band name originates from Gabe Saporta's two "old vintage-style jackets," was formed in 2005. According to legend, Saporta sought out to discover his true purpose and meaning in the desert of Arizona. On one distinct night, a snake - more befittingly, a cobra - bit his neck, and upon waking up, told him of the eventual demise of the world and mankind. The mystifying cobra foretold the eventual frontman of his mission and point of existence - leading the human race into the end with "style." Even more, he must "[teach] hipsters to not take themselves so seriously and by telling emo kids to stop being pussies." Thus, the legend continued, and Cobra Starship came together in New York City, with Ryland Blackington & Alex Suarez of The Ivy League, Nate Novarro (who previously worked as a drum tech for the bands Hidden in Plain View and Armor for Sleep), and Elisa Schwartz joining Gabe Saporta.
During the summer of 2006, the band released the song "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)," a song written mostly before the movie came out. Hence, the line "pop the cheap champagne, we're goin' down in flames," ironically, was written even before the song was in the movie. Following the release of the single, the band surged in popularity and recognition, in part due to the film Snakes On A Plane's success in the box office. Furthermore, in July of 2006, the group signed to Decaydance Records, an imprint of indie label Fueled By Ramen. During that autumn, the band took part in touring with fellow Decaydance member, hip hop band Gym Class Heroes, who also happened to gain success & recognition at that time. While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets was then released in October, reaching number one on the US Billboard Top Heatseekers Chart. Schwartz parted ways with the band in early 2007, and was subsequently replaced by keytarist Victoria Asher
Cobra Starship, whose band name originates from Gabe Saporta's two "old vintage-style jackets," was formed in 2005. According to legend, Saporta sought out to discover his true purpose and meaning in the desert of Arizona. On one distinct night, a snake - more befittingly, a cobra - bit his neck, and upon waking up, told him of the eventual demise of the world and mankind. The mystifying cobra foretold the eventual frontman of his mission and point of existence - leading the human race into the end with "style." Even more, he must "[teach] hipsters to not take themselves so seriously and by telling emo kids to stop being pussies." Thus, the legend continued, and Cobra Starship came together in New York City, with Ryland Blackington & Alex Suarez of The Ivy League, Nate Novarro (who previously worked as a drum tech for the bands Hidden in Plain View and Armor for Sleep), and Elisa Schwartz joining Gabe Saporta.
During the summer of 2006, the band released the song "Snakes on a Plane (Bring It)," a song written mostly before the movie came out. Hence, the line "pop the cheap champagne, we're goin' down in flames," ironically, was written even before the song was in the movie. Following the release of the single, the band surged in popularity and recognition, in part due to the film Snakes On A Plane's success in the box office. Furthermore, in July of 2006, the group signed to Decaydance Records, an imprint of indie label Fueled By Ramen. During that autumn, the band took part in touring with fellow Decaydance member, hip hop band Gym Class Heroes, who also happened to gain success & recognition at that time. While the City Sleeps, We Rule the Streets was then released in October, reaching number one on the US Billboard Top Heatseekers Chart. Schwartz parted ways with the band in early 2007, and was subsequently replaced by keytarist Victoria Asher
Vitals
- Genre: Rock / Hip Hop / House
- Members: Gabe Saporta, Alex Suarez, Ryland Blackinton, Victoria Asher, Nate Navarro
- Label: Fueled by Ramen,
- Label Type: Independent
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- Member Since: 06.25.07
- Last Seen: 08.18.07
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BlackVelvetMagazine08.02.08 @ 11:24AM |
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Issue 57 of Black Velvet Zine has an interview (& live review) with Cobra Starship. Visit http://www.blackvelvetmagazine.com for more info or check out our blog on here.
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