I thought it was pretty dumb, Deli. You really don't get it. all those things you mentioned have happened with burl ives, ritchie, etc. They just happened to a few, like you compared to massive throngs of others. That's why it's called "most influential." Not "most influential" for a relatively few comparatively.

It has nothing to do with ego, pal. It has everything to do with you not knowing the sky is blue and what really had impact. Impact, as in: MOST Influential

Now, I also find that people who say, "Get a Life" usually lose the arguement or discussion, because for them, that's all they have left to say.

You left out one thing for folk-music purist, also. They are usually fat and have beards.