Kosmos Express was a rock band from the 1990s. They were represented in both the mainstream and Christian market.
Biography
From early 1997 to mid-1998, Kosmos Express released two critically acclaimed records, Now featuring the hit song “Beautiful” co-produced by Craig Nepp and Simulcast, featuring the smash-hit song “The Force” produced by Gene Eugene both on Zomba Music Group labels. Kosmos Express was named after the Paul Weller song "Kosmos" from Weller's self-titled debut solo album. The legendary leader of The Jam was also mentioned in the Kosmos Express song "In My Face" on Simulcast, as well as thanked on the album. Kosmos Express toured an intense live show; enjoyed airplay of its singles and videos around the world; appeared on television and movie soundtracks and various compilations; received favorable press internationally, including book inclusions; but decided to call it quits in 2000, though the group continues to receive airplay and attention to this day, especially overseas. Frontman Rob Goraieb went on to lead the rock/pop group, The Get Set, and now writes for TV/film, most recently for shows on NBC Universal and MTV. Guitarist Beau Burchell joined L.A. band Open Hand and co-formed the post-hardcore band Saosin. Burchell is now a music producer, mixer, and engineer. Mark Powell went on to play drums for a variety of groups, including The Kite-Eating Tree and Brick Top Blaggers. Goraieb also released a solo record, Apartment 305. Guests on the record included bassist Dan Schwartz, and drummer Mark Powell, who played in both Kosmos Express and The Get Set. Goraieb got his start with Gleaming Spires, the band for the legendary eccentric duo, Sparks, performing on Gleaming Spires' record, Funk For Children. Gleaming Spires is best known for their hit song, "Are You Ready for the Sex Girls?"
Rob was signed as a songwriter to the band's label prior to Kosmos being formed. The first record was written before there was a band or even the name Kosmos Express.
Acclaimed Los Angeles group Neve paid to borrow the concept of the Kosmos Express “Gone” video for the video of their hit song "It's Over Now". Both group's videos worked well.
Crooner/lounge singer, John Jonethis, covered two Kosmos Express songs. He recorded "Love Is Me" and "Little Tree." "Love Is Me" was also included as a bonus track on the Now CD. He did such a good job with them that writer Rob Goraieb said he prefers listening to Jonethis' versions over the Kosmos Express ones.
