Indeed, Snail. There are too many people over-reacting.

Had I not been informed by the wise words of Mudcat contributors and Mr. Harding, I would honestly not have been aware that his music was categorised as folk. However, I bear him no ill will, and his age, popularity, success etc. are not really of great import to me one way or t'other.

Many of the contributors on this thread seem to be of the opinion that if you are a folkie and don't like his music (and I think I qualify on both counts!), then there must be something wrong with you. Childish, really!