 Kobrin played the guitar and the flute, and sang as well.In 1982–1983, he collaborated with Yuri Shevchuk and DDT in recording of DDT's album "Monolog v Saigone" (Monologue in Saigon), later renamed to "Kompromiss" (Compromise).In the same year Estonian rock musician Gunnar Graps invited him to his Magnetic Band where Kobrin played the guitar in 1983–1984.