 In 1966, with Dave Godin and Robert Blackmore, he established Soul City, in Deptford, South London, claimed to be the first record store outside the US specialising in American rhythm and blues and soul music.The shop also started a record label in 1968, to release US R&B singles in the UK.In 1970, he began working in London for Contempo International, which owned "Blues & Soul" magazine.