COBE: BIOGRAPHY Cobe grew up on the north side of Milwaukee WI. As a young boy, Cobe was always finding a way to beat on something like a table or a couch. He loved music. A family rooted in gospel music, his father, mother and family were great influences in his development of musical talent. Cobe started his hobby of music at age 10, playing the drums for his church. Later, he then started playing the drums for the church choir. As a teenager, he went further studying music and polishing his gift as a drummer.A few years later ,he was playing for local artists and national artists as they came in town. Cobe was self taught. He realized that he had a gift from God. At age 15,there was a sound from an instrument that caught his attention. It was the piano. Cobe said, "It had a sound like no other instrument." Cobe wanted to learn how to play the piano. Knowing that he already had a musical gift,Cobe was trying to play the piano, organ and synthesized keyboards. He would practice playing the piano while listening to albums every chance he got. A few months later, Cobe played his first song on his baby sister's toy organ she had got for Christmas.At age 18, Cobe was playing the organ for his church and the adult choir. Cobe became a good musician, singer, songwriter and producer. Cobe has been apart of various choirs and groups throughout the city. In 1994, Cobe was music director for the hit play "MaMa Said Make a U Turn" which was a sell out twice that year.COBE is also a member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church Milw,WI with Bishop Darrell and Pastor Pamela Hines. Cobe has played for National Gospel Recording artists such as: Edwin Hawkins, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Daryl Coley and Pastor Marvin Winans of the group The Winans. In 1999, Cobe opened up for Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ. In 2000, Cobe ministered in song at the 2G Millennium Conference in San Diego, CA featuring such artists as: Tonex, Brent Jones and The T P Mobb, 4th Elemynt and Richard Smallwood. Also in 2000,2001,and 2002 Cobe has been featured at Milwaukee's Summer Fest. In 2002 Cobe releases his CD project entitled: You're The Reason. Cobe has been inspired by today's outstanding artists such as: George Benson, Joe Sample, BeBe & CeCe Winans, Walter and Edwin Hawkins, Stevie Wonder, George Duke and other national recording artists in the music biz. Cobe is traveling throughout the Midwest and surrounding states, moving forward to accomplish what God has given him. For management and booking information call 414-688-9925 or email cobegman@yahoo.com