Co-wrote "Wednesday's Child" with Mark Lindsay and TV producer wife Judith D. Allison ("Blossom" (1990)).
Cousin of Crickets drummer Jerry Allison.
His son, Ryeland Allison, composes music for movies and television.
In 1965, he won a "Paul lookalike" contest, sponsored by The Beatles, the American teen magazine "Tiger Beat," and Dick Clark.
Is a close friend of Michael Nesmith, with whom he co-wrote "Auntie's Municipal Court".
Member of Paul Revere & the Raiders/The Raiders (1968-1975).
Toured as lead guitarist with Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart (1976).