This is a bit drepressing! George really should be an icon among English folkies. First, he sang in his own regional accent ( a big plus in my book!). Secondly, he was an acoustic superstar ( indeed, he was a Superstar, full-stop! For a while, he was the most popular British film and theatre star). Thirdly, he was wizard on the ukelele. And, of course, in many ways, he was the last great star of the music-hall tradition. He came from Wigan ( not that you'd know if you visit the place!) He father, before him, was also a star of the music-halls. George still has a big following ( George Harrison was a fan and was great at doing George's uke "thing").