Andrew Grayham Doe
Encyclopedia
Andrew Grayham Doe also known as "AGD," was born September 6, 1955 in Farnham
in Surrey
, is a rock music researcher most noted for being a Beach Boys historian and author.
Initially writing for the long-running UK Beach Boys fanzine
Beach Boys Stomp (founded June 1977), he eventually contributed to almost all the major fan publications to date. . In 1997, collaborating with noted UK rock journalist John Tobler
, he authored The Complete Guide To The Music Of The Beach Boys, a book updated in 2004 as Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys: The Complete Guide To Their Music. . He also provided the liner notes for the 2000 reissue of The Beach Boys
albums Keepin' the Summer Alive
and The Beach Boys
. . He has also contributed towards the research of other Beach Boys archive releases, most notably the 1997 Pet Sounds Sessions 4CD box set, and maintains an extensive Beach Boys research website. In collaboration with Tobler, since 1981 he has also written or researched books on such diverse artists as The Doors
, The Carpenters
, The Clash
, ABBA
and Adam and the Ants
.
Farnham
Farnham is a town in Surrey, England, within the Borough of Waverley. The town is situated some 42 miles southwest of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire...
in Surrey
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, is a rock music researcher most noted for being a Beach Boys historian and author.
Initially writing for the long-running UK Beach Boys fanzine
Fanzine
A fanzine is a nonprofessional and nonofficial publication produced by fans of a particular cultural phenomenon for the pleasure of others who share their interest...
Beach Boys Stomp (founded June 1977), he eventually contributed to almost all the major fan publications to date. . In 1997, collaborating with noted UK rock journalist John Tobler
John Tobler
John Hugen Tobler is a British rock music journalist, writer, occasional broadcaster, and record company executive.With Pete Frame, he was one of the founders of ZigZag magazine in April 1969...
, he authored The Complete Guide To The Music Of The Beach Boys, a book updated in 2004 as Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys: The Complete Guide To Their Music. . He also provided the liner notes for the 2000 reissue of The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
albums Keepin' the Summer Alive
Keepin' the Summer Alive
-Singles:* "Goin' On" b/w "Endless Harmony" , March 11, 1980 US #83* "Livin' with a Heartache" b/w "Santa Ana Winds" , May 20, 1980...
and The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, The Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962...
. . He has also contributed towards the research of other Beach Boys archive releases, most notably the 1997 Pet Sounds Sessions 4CD box set, and maintains an extensive Beach Boys research website. In collaboration with Tobler, since 1981 he has also written or researched books on such diverse artists as The Doors
The Doors
The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965 in Los Angeles, California, with vocalist Jim Morrison, keyboardist Ray Manzarek, drummer John Densmore, and guitarist Robby Krieger...
, The Carpenters
The Carpenters
Carpenters were an American vocal and instrumental duo, consisting of sister Karen and brother Richard Carpenter. The Carpenters were the #1 selling American music act of the 1970s. Though often referred to by the public as "The Carpenters", the duo's official name on authorized recordings and...
, The Clash
The Clash
The Clash were an English punk rock band that formed in 1976 as part of the original wave of British punk. Along with punk, their music incorporated elements of reggae, ska, dub, funk, rap, dance, and rockabilly...
, ABBA
ABBA
ABBA was a Swedish pop group formed in Stockholm in 1970 which consisted of Anni-Frid Lyngstad, Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Agnetha Fältskog...
and Adam and the Ants
Adam and the Ants
Adam and the Ants were a British rock band active during the late 1970s and early 1980s. The original group, which existed from 1977 to 1980, became notable as a cult band marking the transition from the late-1970s punk rock era to the post-punk and New Wave era...
.