i must say what it is missing from this thread is an appreciation of what this artist achieved.

he has been around all the time i was on the folk scene. he wasn't really my kind of music, but i recognised him as serious about his craft. And people like Carthy recognised him and rated him.

i think he deserves better than some dredging up of a human failing. he listened to me quite respectfully as far as i can remember, and even if he didn't, what the hell does it matter?

he was a folksinger and did his best.