Bruce, I think the next generation, i.e. the children of the hippies, got a little sick of the gentle peace and love of the 60's and early 70's folk scene, hence bands Metallica and Black Sabbath, and even some ultra-cheesy, low-or-no talent horse-shit bands like Slaughter and the like with the feminine, long, curly hair and tight, leather pants.

But as the blues has taught us, types of music experience cycles of appreciation and neglect, but I think the best part about this is that certain amounts of evolution might take place or at least thats my theory. And I'm living proof, a young blues fanatic, rare as it may sound.

So, thats my take on it. I'd wager to say that folk will come back around.

M.S.