Mozipedia: The Encyclopedia of Morrissey and the Smiths

SIMON GODDARD is a regular contributor to "Q Magazine" and has also written for the "Guardian, Independent on Sunday," "Sunday Herald" and "Uncut." Dubbed 'the Smiths authority' by "NME," his 2002 book "The Smiths -- Songs That Saved Your Life" was described as a mighty achievement' by both "Time Out "and "Mojo" and is recognised as one of the key works on the group by fans and critics. It is also the only Smiths book to earn the approval of group founder and guitarist Johnny Marr.