In my opinion the plus side of skiffle,was the realisation for many young people that they could enjoy and learn music on relatively cheap[often home made instuments,tea chest bass etc]and have alot of fun. manypeople were introduced to trad, blues, folk, music through Skiffle,. some went on to greater things, but groups like the Vipers had rawness and excitement that was not to be found elsewhere in the hit parade or pop music of the time         .Skiffle must have been one of the major contributors to the later success of the folk scene, and Its influence has been undervalued and underestimated.any thoughts .