Artist

Dave Godin

1967-2004·London

Dave Godin, born in Peckham, London, in 1936, ran Soul City, a record shop in Covent Garden opened in 1967, a long way from the clubs of the north. Northern football fans in London to follow their teams came into the shop, and they had no interest in the latest records on the American black chart.

The full story is in Northern Soul.

At a glance

Active
1967–2004
From
London, UK

In the issues

  • Northern Soul
    Principal · 1963-1981 · Members

    Northern Soul is a music scene from Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent, Wigan and the North of England, 1963–1981. Its principal artists include Russ Winstanley, Ian Levine, Roger Eagle and Dave Godin. This issue covers 8 essential albums and 14 dated events.