Having just read the thread on "Traditional Musician and Tuning," which was quite informative, I found myself wondering who can rightfully claim to be a "Traditional Musician"?

I would think that most of us would be seen as "revivalists," although I don't particularly care for all that name seems to imply. I've been playing folk, old-timey, and bluegrass since the 1960's but don't consider myself a "Traditional" player. Most of my tunes and songs I've learned from records, or from other people who in turn learned from records or books or radio broadcasts.

Hopefully this won't turn into a "What is Folk Music" discussion. What are your thoughts ?