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Heavy metalProgressive rock

USA is a Heavy metal and Progressive rock act. Their sound grew out of John Cage, David Tudor, Yoko Ono, Linda Ronstadt and The Velvet Underground. Those roots explain a lot about how USA arrange songs and choose their tones. Altogether the chart holds 10 connections around USA, reaching back through John Cage. Follow any of those threads to keep travelling the influence between bands and genres on Starverb.

Background

The United States of America was an American psychedelic rock band founded in Los Angeles in 1967 by composer Joseph Byrd and vocalist Dorothy Moskowitz, with electric violinist Gordon Marron, bassist Rand Forbes and drummer Craig Woodson. Their 1968 self-titled album, often cited as an early showcase for the use of electronic devices in rock music, was met with critical acclaim and minor chart success. They disbanded shortly after its release.

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USAJohn CageDavid TudorYoko OnoLinda RonstadtThe Velvet UndergroundFrank ZappaLoveCountry Joe and the …

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USA connections

USA grew out of John Cage, David Tudor, Yoko Ono and Linda Ronstadt. 10 connections mapped across roots, kindred and legacy.

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