effsee,I didnt give my opinion,I said in many peoples opinion.
I can justify it ,by saying to you,go to folk festivals and ask people their opinion,most of them will not have heard OF Jim Carroll,but will know all about Martin Carthy and his involvement as a musician since 1961,and his promotion of traditional music.,[why else do you think he has an MBE]that doesnt mean that I think Jim Carrolls not done useful work collecting trad music.
I think Martin Carthy is due a little more respect.,He is a giant on the traditional scene,.
Jim Carroll,I believe it was Peter Bellamy[arevival singer]who first brought Walter Pardon to peoples attention,please correct me if I am wrong,and along with Martin Carthy/watersons, encouraged him to perform his songs to wider audiences.