Shimrod ,dont be presumptious,
Isee them as singers who learned their songs orally from their families or friends in their local community.
Jimmy MCbeath Jack Elliot[Birtley] BobRoberts, Harry Cox,all traditional singers from different backgrounds.
I have never mentioned apple cheeked rustics.you are presumptious and insulting.
some traditional singers were and are also part of the revival,Fred Jordan,Willie Scott,Bob Roberts,Harry Cox,BobLewis JeffWesley.