Да, похоже, именно так и обстоит.
Richard Podolor was the first record producer to achieve a platinum album.
Richard Podolor, who is also known as Richie Podolor or Richard Allen, produced hits including "Joy to the World" by Three Dog Night and "Born to Be Wild" by Steppenwolf. His early hits were as guitarist and co-writer on the drummer Sandy Nelson's records. He co-composed Teen Beat (1959) but was not credited; this was rectified for later hits, including the formidable Let There Be Drums (1961).
Ну вот и всё, интрига исчерпана.