In the notes for Bill Evans: The Secret Sessions, I observed of certain Free Jazz or New Thing players,
The movement did attract a fair number of poseurs enchanted by the idea of playing music without having to know anything about it. Today, most of them are otherwise employed.
At least, they had instruments.
The blogger known as Shrinkucci, who is a drummer and a psychologist, posts an interesting story about a young man who, because he wants to be, believes himself to be a great drummer. To read it, go here.