THE RIP CHORDS - "Hey Little Cobra"

One of the first rock acts signed to Columbia Records in the US, the Rip Chords were best known for a ‘hot rod’ hit in early 1964, "Hey Little Cobra," which reached the Top 5 just as the Beatles broke through in the USA. In the 60's the original members were Ernie Bringas, Phil Stewart, Richie Rotkin & Arnie Marcus. The group recorded under the direction of Terry Melcher & Bruce Johnston (Beach Boys), who also sang on the records with the guys. The Rip Chords today consist of Richie Rotkin, Arnie Marcus, Mitch Schecter, Fred Brog, Bobby Scammell.