A binding force in the Folk music scene across the west coast of North America. His anthem "We the People, I the Frog" became a rallying cry for the downtrodden and dispossessed ramblers of the dustbowl era of the depression. His songs still play a large and central role in the genre's cannon works.
Artists like Dylan and Donovan tip their hats to Taylors trailblazing story telling mixed with authentic working class voice and perspective.