Someone above mentioned Folk being "cool".
Folk was never "cool", it has always been a minority sport. As I remember it the majority of performers in the late 50's into the 60's had "real jobs" and performed because they liked the music and enjoyed doing so. They didn't do it because they wanted be famous. I still see people like that at clubs although I must admit that I am not a regular club visitor.
If radio and television would have some real programmes on on a regular basis exposing the music more then it might generate wider interest but there ain't much chance of that.
I thought the book was a good read despite the fact that many clubs and performers were omitted, and it brought back many memories.

Hoot