- Cousin of Crickets drummer Jerry Allison.
- Member of Paul Revere & the Raiders/The Raiders (1968-1975).
- Toured as lead guitarist with Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart (1976).
- Is a close friend of Michael Nesmith, with whom he co-wrote "Auntie's Municipal Court".
- Co-wrote "Wednesday's Child" with Mark Lindsay and TV producer wife Judith D. Allison (Blossom (1990)).
- 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.
- Has a son Ryeland and two daughters, Allison and Brenda.
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