Well, let's see... while I understand Joe's thoughts regarding the long-outdated website, the company listed as managing the site seems to no longer be around- at least the link is no longer active so I couldn't contact them, whoever they are. We know Andy has been ill for quite a long time, so even as direct owner of the website it may have been years since he could actually do anything about it.

I had already contacted Martin Hadden (ex-Silly Wizard) to ask for verification, which he readily posted in this thread. I'm just now sending off an email to Andy's representative at Stoneyport Associates in Edinburgh, John Barrow, to request information/reassurance/verification/whatever the heck you want to call it. I gave him your Mudcat email address as well, Joe, in case he would prefer to contact you rather than me. I did list the out-of-date website as a concern in this regard, and that there are experienced and professional musicians here who might be helpful in a songbook project.

If I hear back from Mr. Barrow I'll report back here. I much prefer direct contact to public speculation about things I don't know. Let's hope we learn some helpful information to encourage support to this beloved musician if and as he needs it.

Maeve