godfather

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Also appearing will be the godfather of punk, Iggy Pop, and Fatboy Slim -- the British DJ and producer who dominated the electronic music scene in the 1990s.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

To ensure that happens, Brink enlisted the help of Mario Lalli, the godfather of desert rock, who gave the festival instant credibility.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

When I asked him if his reputation as the godfather of Corsica was true, he replied: "Yes, I'm the godfather, but only to my grandchildren."

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

His key mentors were legendary GE CEO Jack Welch and John Malone, considered the godfather of the modern-day cable industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

“Just in case you’ve forgotten,” said Harry, “I’ve already got a house, my godfather left me one. So why would I want this one? All the happy memories?”

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling