It’s unfortunate that more folks here aren’t familiar with his work, although they might be very familiar with the work of a guy highly influenced by him: Jimmy Page. Speaking for myself, I have long thought him a great fingerstyle guitarist, and enjoyed his work. If this piques the curiosity of any of my fellow freepers, try these:http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bert+jansch&aq=0z&oq=bert+
Requiéscant in pace
Johnny Marr ( The Smiths ) was also heavily influenced by Bert . A “ one off “ as our Brit cousins would say . R.I.P. Bert .
I enjoyed his music, as well as his fellow musician John Renbourn. Prayers.