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David Edward Godin (21 June 1936, Peckham, London - 15 October 2004 in Rotherham, England) was an English fan of American soul music, who made a major contribution internationally in spreading awareness and understanding of the genre, and by extension African-American culture. Dave Godin spent his early childhood in Peckham before bombing forced the family to move to Bexleyheath, Kent, where he won a scholarship to Dartford Grammar School. Godin began collecting American R&B records when at school, where he encouraged the younger Mick Jagger’s interest in black American music. He said: “..It was at Dartford Grammar School that I met Mick Jagger and introduced him to black music, I’m ashamed to say. It’s ironic that as a result of meeting me he’s where he is today.“ Godin... Read on...