Douglas Sandom (often misspelled Sanden; born 26 February 1930) is an English drummer who was the second drummer for the rock band the Who. During the infancy of the band\'s career, while they were playing as the Detours (around mid-1962), Sandom, a bricklayer, joined as drummer. However, while the other members of the band were in their late teens, Sandom was already in his early thirties, and the difference in age caused problems in the band. His wife also objected to him staying out at all hours of the night.\n', '

In February 1964, the band discovered that there was another group called the Detours. On Valentine\'s Day 1964, they changed their name to the Who.\n', '

When the band secured, but failed, an audition with Fontana Records in early 1964, the label\'s producer, Chris Parmeinter, said he didn\'t like Sandom\'s drumming. The band\'s then manager, Helmut Gordon, and lead guitarist Pete Townshend agreed, and Townshend suggested to the other members of the band, Roger Daltrey and John Entwistle, that Sandom leave the band. Sandom gave a month\'s notice, and left in April.\n', '

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