Studs Terkel (HERE and HERE) isn't a musician, but he's been associated with folk music for decades because of his radio programs and interviews. He's a great observer of Life and the passing parade, has some very incisive things to say, and has written some really great stuff, often based on interviews he's done.

Acquainting oneself with Studs Terkel and his writings is a great mind expander.

Don Firth