The Detroit Cobras


The Detroit Cobras are an American garage rock band from Detroit, Michigan, which was formed in 1994 by guitarist Steve Shaw, guitarist Mary Ramirez, bassist Jeff Meier, drummer Vic Hill, and singer Rachel Nagy. The group was later known for a constantly changing assortment of musicians. Rachel Nagy died on January 14, 2022.

History

The Detroit Cobras signed with Sympathy for the Record Industry and released their first album, Mink, Rat or Rabbit, in 1998. After a three-year gap, they released a second album, Life, Love and Leaving.
Their retro-garage rock formula proved popular in the UK and prompted the London-based Rough Trade Records to sign the band. They released an EP, Seven Easy Pieces, in 2003 and their third album, Baby, in 2004. Baby broke with the Cobras' tradition in that it included one original song, "Hot Dog ". Baby was picked up for release in the US by Bloodshot.

Members

Current line-up

  • Marcus Durant – lead vocals
  • Mary Ramirez – guitar
  • Steve Nawara – guitar
  • Dale Wilson – bass
  • Kevin Irwin – drums

    Former members

;Vocalists
  • Rachel Nagy
;Guitarists
  • Steve Shaw
  • Soup
  • Dante Adrian White
  • Dan Meister
  • Greg Cartwright
  • Mike "Hadji" Hodgkiss
  • Eddie Baranek
  • Reuben Glazer
  • Brad Meinerding
  • Joey Mazzola
;Bassists
  • Jeff Meier
  • Rob Smith
  • John Szymanski
  • Matt O'Brien
  • Jim Diamond
  • Eddie Harsch
  • Ko Melina
  • Carol Schumacher
  • Gina Rodriguez
  • Jake Culkowski
;Drummers
  • Nick Lucassian
  • Vic Hill
  • Chris Fachini
  • Damian Lang
  • Dave Shettler
  • Skeeto Valdez
  • Tony DeCurtis
  • Dave Vaughn
  • Johnny "Bee" Badanjek
  • Richie Wohlfeil
  • Kenny Tudrick

    Discography

Albums and EPs

  • Mink, Rat or Rabbit - LP, CD, MP3
  • Life, Love and Leaving - LP, CD
  • Life, Love and Leaving - remastered CD, MP3
  • Seven Easy Pieces - CD
  • Baby - LP, CD, MP3
  • Baby - Enhanced CD
  • Tied & True - LP, CD

    Compilations

  • Bankstock II - CD recorded at the Old Miami, in Detroit, July 4 weekend, 1995
  • The Original Recordings - LP, CD, vinyl 7" Box Set

    Singles

  • "Village of Love" / "Marie Christina" - vinyl 7"
  • "Over to my House" / "Down In Louisiana"- vinyl 7"
  • "Ain't It a Shame" / "Slum Lord" - vinyl 7"
  • "Cha Cha Twist" / "Hey Sailor" - vinyl 7"
  • "Cha Cha Twist" / "The Real Thing" / video of "Cha Cha Twist" - Enhanced CD,
  • "Cha Cha Twist" - promo CD,
  • "Ya Ya Ya " / "As Long As I Have You" - vinyl 7"
  • "Feel Good" - digital single
  • "What More" / "I Can't Go Back" - vinyl 7" - digital single