Ben Goddard (musician)

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Ben Goddard
Birth nameBenjamin Paul Goddard
Born (1989-11-24) 24 November 1989 (age 33)
Southampton, England
GenresPop, rock, acoustic
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, bass, piano, digeridoo
Years active2000–present
Website bengoddard.co.uk

Benjamin Paul Goddard (born 24 November 1989) is an English singer-songwriter from Southampton, England.

In September 2013, Goddard embarked on a 20-date UK tour of universities as part of Huw Stephens and Coalition Talent's Coffee House Tour. [1]

In late 2012, his single remix for "Fallen For You" entered the iTunes Electronic charts at No. 61.

Goddard has supported Nizlopi, Finley Quaye, Roddy Woomble of Idlewild, Nick Howard, Andy Burrows of Razorlight, Ben Ottewell from Gomez and James McCartney. [2]

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References

  1. "Coffee House Session – Ben Goddard". Coffee House Sessions. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.
  2. "Ben Goddard > Joiners Live". The Joiners. Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 29 September 2013.