Following the break-up of Redd Bludd's Bluesicians in late 1963, Wood, Lord, and the drummer Red Dunnage put together a new band, The Art Wood Combo.
Da Redd Bludd's Bluesicians blev opløst i slutningen 1963, sammensatte Wood, Lord og trommeslageren Red Dunnage et nyt band kaldet The Art Wood Combo.