George 'Sonny' Goddard

George "Sonny" Goddard (28 April 1924 – 18 January 1988) was a steelpan enthusiast and President of the Steelband Association. He is still recognized for his work with the steelpan.

"In 1967, George ‘Sonny’ Goddard, a steelband leader and pioneer, wrote to Pope Paul VI requesting permission for steelband music in Roman Catholic churches in Trinidad. The Pope returned the petition to the Diocese for further consideration. When the final decision was made, it marked the end of stigma and discrimination towards the steelband movement and the beginning of the acceptance of the steelpan and its musicians as legitimate members of society and the Church." https://catholictt.org/2024/08/08/a-short-history-of-pan-in-church/

Person George Goddard was born in East Dry River and raised in New Town, a district of Port of Spain, Trinidad.