Art Guy was born in St. Louis Missouri. He grew up in Southern California. His cousin Richard was one of the top recording engineers in L.A., later to produce acts such as Three Dog Night, Steppenwolf and others. This recording was engineered by Bruce Morgan, considered one of the best recording engineers in L.A. during the 1960's. Art was primarily a drummer, however, he was signed by Hite and Dorinda Morgan (original producers of the Beach Boys), as a vocalist.