Ron, As usual, you are quite correct. I was basing my importance of the Weavers impact due to their music being available on records and radio. It was this fact that caused them to have such a wider exposure. And I love your analogy of the Relief Pitcher! Very apt. And again, I have to agree with you in Lomax's Conservative bent.

Many years ago I met, and was lucky enough to share a concert stage with Jim Garland. I think he was from Kentucky, and as I recall, he was a cousin of Aunt Molly Jackson. (I hope that I'm accurate here).

The occasion was a three day festival at a small college. During that weekend, I made several opportunities to visit privatly with him and to get a strong sense of appreciation of the miners struggles in those regions.

Again, I had no desire to give short shrift to those that went before and paved the way. I appreciate your comments. CHEERS, Bob