Biography
Who is Gabe Saporta?
Early life and background
Gabe Saporta was born on October 11, 1979, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is of Sephardic and Ashkenazi Jewish descent. His family left Europe during World War II and settled in Uruguay before moving to the United States. When Gabe was four years old, his family relocated to New York City. By 1991, they moved to New Jersey.
As a teenager, he developed a strong interest in music. He started attending punk rock concerts to see bands like Fugazi, Gorilla Biscuits, and Pavement. Along with his brother, Ricky, he began organizing his own shows and releasing records. At 16, he joined a band called Humble Beginnings as a bass player.
Music career with Midtown and Cobra Starship
While attending Rutgers University, Gabe Saporta formed the pop punk band Midtown. He served as the vocalist, bassist, and lyricist for the group. Midtown released one EP and three albums, including Forget What You Know and The Sacrifice of Life. The band experienced a resurgence in 2014 when they reunited for a secret show in Brooklyn and the Skate and Surf Festival. They also performed shows in 2022 supporting My Chemical Romance.
In 2005, Gabe conceived the idea for his next project, Cobra Starship, during a trip to the Arizona desert. He recorded the first album by himself before the group expanded into a full band. Cobra Starship achieved significant commercial success with hits like Good Girls Go Bad, featuring Leighton Meester, and You Make Me Feel. The group toured extensively with acts such as Fall Out Boy, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Justin Bieber. They released four full-length albums before pausing operations in 2015.
Business ventures and media work
Gabe Saporta expanded his professional focus beyond performing. He began managing the band Armor For Sleep and later merged his operations into Crush Management. In 2015, he announced the formation of his own talent management firm, T∆G // The Artist Group. This venture aims to support younger musicians. He also serves on the Artist Advocacy Council for the music funding platform beatBread.
His television experience includes hosting countdown shows on Fuse and serving as a correspondent for the EMAs and BBC1. In 2010, MTV featured him on an episode of When I Was 17. He has also worked as on-air talent for Beats1 Radio. Outside of entertainment, he has invested in real estate, fashion, and restaurants.
Family and personal life
Gabe Saporta married fashion designer Erin Fetherston in May 2013. The couple has two children together, including a son born in 2016. His father, Diego Saporta, was a physician in Uruguay who completed his medical training a second time after moving to the United States. Gabe has cited his father's perseverance as a personal inspiration.
During his time at Rutgers University, Gabe majored in philosophy and political science. He has engaged in various collaborative projects throughout his career, including a feature on the song Make It Out This Town by rapper Eve in 2013. His acting debut occurred in the season 5 finale of the television series Gossip Girl.
Birthday and age
Gabe Saporta was born on October 11, 1979, which makes Gabe 47 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Gabe shares the date with 54 other famous people.
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