KSM (band)

KSM
KSM in San Diego, CA on September 15, 2008 (L-R: Shae Padilla, Katie Cecil, Shelby Cobra, Kate Cabebe, Sophia Melon)
KSM in San Diego, CA on September 15, 2008 (L-R: Shae Padilla, Katie Cecil, Shelby Cobra, Kate Cabebe, Sophia Melon)
Background information
OriginLos Angeles, California, United States
GenresPower pop, pop rock, pop punk, alternative rock
Years active2006–2010
LabelsWalt Disney
Past membersKate Cabebe
Katie Cecil
Shae Padilla
Sophia Melon
Shelby Cobra

KSM was an American all-female pop rock band from Los Angeles, California[1] that was active from 2006 to 2010. The band consisted of lead singer Shelby Cobra (real last name Spalione), lead guitarist Shae Padilla, rhythm guitarist Katie Cecil, bassist Sophia Melon and drummer Kate Cabebe.

They gained popularity in summer 2009 when they covered the song, "I Want You to Want Me" by Cheap Trick. The song was used to promote the television series 10 Things I Hate About You on the ABC Family network.[2][3]

  1. ^ Monger, James Christopher. "KSM > Overview". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
  2. ^ Iasimone, Ashley (July 13, 2009). "About to Pop: KSM". Popeater. AOL, Inc. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
  3. ^ "ABC Family: 10 Things I Hate About You exclusive! ksm q&a". Community.abcfamily.go.com. Archived from the original on 2009-09-12. Retrieved 2010-04-28.