George Frayne was born on July 19, 1944 in Boise, Idaho, USA. He was married to Sue Casanova and Sara. He died on September 26, 2021 in Saratoga Springs, New York, USA.
The name of his band came from a series of short science-fiction films of the early 1950s, "Commando Cody," and a 1951 sci-fi movie called "Lost Planet Airmen.".
He was a lifeguard and was on the track team in high school.
He grew up on Long Island, New York. Both his parents were artists.
Graduated with a bachelor's degree in design from the University of Michigan. He also has a master's degree in sculpture and painting.