So, if the Kingston Trio were to be elected to say The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for example, the three imposters get to go up and claim the award, right?

There are way too many "brand name" groups out there riding the wave of artists who came before them. It becomes nothing more than a tribute group who gets to legally call themselves a musical brand name.

And for the record, if I am not mistaken, Dave Guard originally left in 1961 because of creative differences. So did Stewart and Reynolds in 1967. Bob Shane has done a fine job of entertaining ever since. But artistically and creatively, he came to a standstill 37 years ago.