Also known as: United States Of America, The
Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
This short-lived L.A. ensemble formed in 1967 and was the brainchild of Joseph Byrd (electronics, electric harpsichord, organ, calliope, piano, vocals) and Dorothy Moskowitz (lead vocals), who were a close, artistic couple that had met in New York City back in 1963. Byrd was already a respected and innovative composer, while Moskowitz was an established vocalist who had sung in a group with Art Garfunkel. Other members included Gordon Marron (electric violin, ring modulator, vocals), Rand Forbes (electric bass, vocals), Craig Woodson (electronic drums, percussion) and Ed Bogas (organ, piano, c…