Dave Van Ronk (1936-2002) was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival, but he was far more than that.
Featuring encounters with young stars-to-be like Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, The Mayor of Macdougal Street.
A pioneer of modern acoustic blues, a fine songwriter and arranger, a powerful singer, and one of the most influential guitarists of the \'60s, he was also a marvelous storyteller, a peerless musical historian, and one of the most quotable figures on the Village scene.
Dave Van Ronk (1936-2002) was one of the founding figures of the 1960s folk revival, but he was far more than that