^^That whole generation was into copious amounts of facial hair Tray...most likely the lads hated shaving so it's easier to let it all hang out and you end up with some amazing beards etc.
I grew a beard a long time ago, takes about a month to get used to your face itching all the time. Eventually I shaved it all off except for a mustache and goatee, which I kept for a month or so. Now I'm clean shaven, way too many gray hairs in my beard these days.;)