"there was an autistic woman in a folk club who knew every word he sang and was singing some of the words before he did. It would have put off any singer, and eventually, it affected his singing and he had to stop. I have never seen a more diplomatic, tactful, and apologetic man on the stage."

A good many years ago I witnessed another well-known professional singer confront exactly the same situation with the diplomatic and tactful response: "Will you f***ing SHUT UP!!"

I'm glad you shared this, Nick, since some previous reports of Bob Davenport's outbursts haven't put him in a very good light. However, I would agree that he is a thrilling singer.