Howard Jones

It is well-known that traditional (as distinct from folk revival) musicians in the 20th century were paid for playing for dances. English examples include Scan Tester, Billy Bennington, and the Bulwers, all of whom were in frequent demand and were paid in both cash and kind, just like modern musicians.

Which further undermines the idea that professionals are, somehow, a separate group (the horse) from the amateurs (the cart).