Is creativity interchangeable? Can anyone sing the leads on the Platters songs like Tony Williams? Or replace Buddy Holly in the Crickets? Or Sam Cooke with the Soul Stirrers? Of course someone CAN sing the leads and get the notes and words right, but how much is lost? Maybe with the Kingston Trio no one was such a distinctive creative force that they can still approximate the original sound.
People may be able to enjoy a group calling themselves the Kingston Trio just for the memories, or just because the group sings with enthusiasm.

So, why not have a touring Weavers group? We could all sing along on Goodnight, Irene. Would it be the same? I don't think so.

So, where is Doctor Jimmy on this one?

Jerry