Gabriel Saporta By bat Oct 11, 1979 -- Gabriel Eduardo Saporta is born. Jan 1, 1983 -- Gabriel and his family move to the US, residing in New York. Jan 1, 1998 -- Gabriel forms the band, "Midtown". Jan 1, 2005 -- Gabriel forms "Cobra Starship". Aug 15, 2006 -- "Cobra Starship"'s first song/single is released. Oct 10, 2006 -- "Cobra Starship" releases their first album. Jan 1, 2007 -- Former keytarist, Elisa Schwartz, is kicked out of the band. Jan 2, 2007 -- Victoria Asher becomes "Cobra Starship"'s new keytarist. Oct 27, 2007 -- "Cobra Starship" releases their second album. Viva La Cobra