Geoff Goddard

b. 1937, Reading, Berkshire, England, d. 15 May 2000, England. After studying piano at London's Royal Academy of Music, Goddard encountered record producer Joe Meek who promoted him as a pianist in the mould of exotic cabaret-style performers. This was in the early 60s and as a songwriter Goddard was often in collaboration with Meek, and he sometimes performed on the resulting recordings for Meek's RGM Records. Goddard can be heard on pieces such as ‘Sky Men' and the hugely successful ‘Telstar'. Among other Goddard/Meek collaborations were ‘Tribute To Buddy Holly', recorded by...