A great artist and student of old time music. I first saw him at the Winnipeg Folk Festival with the New Lost City Ramblers back in 1979.I later saw him on several occasions and he was a superb performer at all times.I believe he also played and sang Cajun music for a time as well.I too did not know of his illness.May he receive solace and comfort at the hospice.An icon of folk music blessed with great talent and diversity.