KEN is a fine singer, who in my opinion sings in a style that is strongly influenced by traditional singers.
The idea that people should sing with a smile on their face[a l loyd] or be concerned with singing in either a chest or head voice is a product of a certain group in the uk folk revival, some of whom appear to have ben friends or associates of Jim Carroll, this style may be popular with some but it has nothing to do with any style that i have yet heard from a uk traditional singer.
I am well aware that I may be further insulted for pointing this fact out[ i have already been called a talentless moron by Jim Carroll] but the truth has to be told.