Books Features

Out now: The Who Before The Who by Doug Sandom (updated)

Out now on Amazon Kindle: The Who Before The Who by Doug Sandom
Out now on Amazon Kindle: The Who Before The Who by Doug Sandom
Note that I independently write and research everything in this article. But it may contain affiliate links.

He was the band’s original drummer and now he’s written a book about it. In fact, you can get The Who Before The Who by Doug Sandom right now.

Let’s look at what we know so far. In fact, this is the official write-up:

Doug Sandom’s part in the making of the most exciting rock band in the world can never be underestimated. He joined The Who – then known as The Detours – as their drummer in 1962 after an unexpected meeting with Roger Daltrey on a west London street.

It was a time when fires were being lit under the music scene worldwide, everything had to change and The Detours had a long way to go to become revolutionary leaders in their field. Having finally decided to write his memoirs, Doug Sandom chronicles each stage of the band’s transition right up to his, Roger Daltrey’s, Pete Townshend’s and John Entwistle’s emergence from their chrysalis as The Who.

It is a punchy tale of gritty determination and ever-burning passion for music. As Pete Townshend writes in his moving Foreword ‘Doug Sandom’s work with our band gave me the confidence to drive the band as a writer and creative thinker…’

Initially, we thought this was a Kindle-only release, but the book is now available either as a hardback book or for the Amazon Kindle. The book retails for £19.21 or you can get the Kindle version for £8.04.

The Who before The Who hardback book at Amazon.co.uk

The Who before The Who for the Amazon Kindle

Love Modculture? If you enjoy what you read or have benefitted from it and want to help with the ever-increasing costs of the site and newsletter, you can always buy me a coffee at Ko-Fi. Every penny is helpful and appreciated.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

*