What is/was Fairport's influence in folk/rock music

[Andy]

I'm not saying that it's easy for FC or anybody else to make a living at this stuff. But I think the Crop08 album featuring Robert Plant won't count against them.

[Red Shoes (Caz+Mark)]

I think it's important to remember, that over the years since the Denny/Thompson days, each member has had other projects involving different styles of music. This I think has been a welcome release from the expected sound they are asked to produce. Inevitably when together, these other influences have an effect and change the sound they have now. Thank goodness they do other things and work with other musicians, it must be a relief for them.
Carolyn