Origin: Los Angeles, CA, USA
This L.A. band, originally called Cage, changed their name to the Music Emporium in 1969 and played together for about one year, releasing a single, self-titled LP and supporting 45. Members included Dave Padwin (lead guitar, acoustic guitar, vocals), Carolyn Lee (bass guitar, acoustic bass, piano, organ, vocals), Dora Wahl (drums, percussion) and founder Bill "Casey" Cosby (organ, vocals). When the group formed, Cosby already had an extensive background in both jazz and classical music, playing virtuoso accordion performances at such venues as New York City's Carnegie Hall and Los Angeles' Sh…