It is necessary to understand,the life of professional folksingers,to undestand the pitfalls many have them have fallen into.
The Loneliness of the scene,the long periods between gigs, spent killing time.I have[Unlike Jim]been there and done it,there has been a long list of casualties,through both drink and drug abuse,other than Alex,but not one person[imo]would have wanted to follow Alex Campbell,when he was on top of his game, which I reckon was 85 percent of the time.
Lets get all this into perspective,I could give a list[withonly afew minutes thought] of 24 people, all full time folk performers,who have become victims of their lifestyle,but I would prefer to remember them in their hey day,and for the pleasure they have given us,than for their flaws.Dick Miles