Simon Goddard grew up in Wales and Scotland before studying art in the North of England. He later moved to London to work as a music journalist and is now recognised as one of the most unique voices in pop writing. In addition to Simply Thrilled, he has written acclaimed books about The Smiths and Morrissey (Songs That Saved Your Life, Mozipedia), Bowie (Ziggyology) and the Stones (Rollaresque). Mozipedia was voted Mojo magazine readers’ Book Of The Year and has since been published in three continents.

"Rollaresque proves an excellent history of the early years of the Rolling Stones ... capture[s] the members' realities as they embark on one of the most remarkable adventures in pop history" The Times "Entertaining and befitting of the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time" Shortlist

Simon Goddard grew up in Wales and Scotland before studying art in the North of England. He later moved to London to work as a music journalist and is now recognised as one of the most unique voices in pop writing. In addition to Simply Thrilled, he has written acclaimed books about The Smiths and Morrissey (Songs That Saved Your Life, Mozipedia), Bowie (Ziggyology) and the Stones (Rollaresque). Mozipedia was voted Mojo magazine readers’ Book Of The Year and has since been published in three continents.

"Rollaresque proves an excellent history of the early years of the Rolling Stones ... capture[s] the members' realities as they embark on one of the most remarkable adventures in pop history" The Times "Entertaining and befitting of the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time" Shortlist

Simon Goddard grew up in Wales and Scotland before studying art in the North of England. He later moved to London to work as a music journalist and is now recognised as one of the most unique voices in pop writing. In addition to Simply Thrilled, he has written acclaimed books about The Smiths and Morrissey (Songs That Saved Your Life, Mozipedia), Bowie (Ziggyology) and the Stones (Rollaresque). Mozipedia was voted Mojo magazine readers’ Book Of The Year and has since been published in three continents.

"Rollaresque proves an excellent history of the early years of the Rolling Stones ... capture[s] the members' realities as they embark on one of the most remarkable adventures in pop history" The Times "Entertaining and befitting of the greatest rock 'n' roll band of all time" Shortlist