June Murry
Gosh, I knew Frank for many years, he was a joy to chat to. Yes I think it is important, very important, to remember some one who gave so much to Nottingham, on a friendly & musical note.
han -x-
the xylophone man was such a dude !!
he ruled a statue wud b wkd !
a paving stone is rubbish! people will walk on that, it's like walking on him!
a xylophone shop wud b cool too !!
the xylophone man rules 4 life !
Lewis Travers
Please. Give the man a more fitting tribute than this. A stone zylophone memorial would be far more appropiate
Tim
A paving slab is a pathetic idea! A plaque on the wall would be better, although still not great. I have to agree with the other ideas (above), no matter how odd or outlandish they may seem to others.
chris
we need a building for him he was amazing build a xylophone shop where he was he needs it.
Lou
I agree with Michelle, there should be a statue of him playing his xylophone near to the old C&A building. Maybe it could be done in time for Christmas. Christmas in Nottingham without Xylophone Man isn't the same.
Michelle
A little statue would be nice, Copenhagen has the little mermaid why shouldn't Notts have a little statue of man playing a childs xylophone?
Keith Richards
As bizarre as he was, Frank Robison was part of Nottingham’s popular culture. This would have been a superb opportunity to commission a fitting tribute that would reflect the sense of fun that Frank brought to Nottingham, and also fit in with the city’s ‘up and coming’ modern feel.
My suggestions would have been a big Xylophone built into the pavement that lightly chimed when walked on (obviously nothing too noisy). Or a small clock that chimed on the hour in the style of Frank. Or even a bench in the shape of a Xylophone.
Frank was living embodiment of fun. If you where bored by the sight or sound of Frank Robison… you were bored with life.
Joe Student
I was a student in another part of the country when i got chatting to a girl who i found out was also from nottingham, we stayed friends and a month or so later she produced a nottingham evening post front page that announced xylophone man's death. no one else had any idea what we were talking about and why it seemed so serious that such a major local figure had died. even on the other side of the country this man brought two nottingham locals together. a paving slab is not enough.
Belinda
I don't think an engraved paving stone is enough as a lasting memorial to Frank. He was a lovely man with a good-natured heart and he touched everyone's lives. He was part of our culture for such a long time, a pathetic looking paving slab is an insult !
Dave Smith
Oh come on! A man that made a living (probably a significant one) from not being able to play the xylophone. Is that the best Nottingham can do. I support a memorial for Cloughie - someone who actually did something for Nottingham!
Billy Underwood
Saaaaaand! Go for it - Frank was awesome and an inspiration to a small, 8 yr old boy on weekly shopping exursions to Notts! x
Lucy
i love the xylophone man, my friend even got to play the xylophone once! i think the memorial is a great idea, the twinkling sound of the xylophone will always be remembered...
david kirkham
i was very shocked to hear the sad news of mr xylophone man who had passed away more than a year ago. he was always happy go lucky and he was out in all different weathers and he will be sadly missed
Tezza
It was good to hear the City Council spokesman confirming on Radio Nottingham that there will be a memorial to Frank on Lister Gate. Should be there within a month or two - well done!
Mike Thorpe
A paving slab?!!As nice as that is, it'll just be ignored. Nobody will ever really see it. Xylophone Man was unmissable so his memorial should be equally so. I'd like to see a lifesize statue! Nottingham is really lacking on artistic decorations and statues and I can't think of any others I'd rather see!
Steve
How about xylophone music in the style of Frank's getting piped out of a speaker near Marks and Spencers?
Paul K
What a complete waste of money
Kay and Chris
We cannot believe its been a year already, i will shed a tear for frankie tonight
Peter
We need a little bronze xylophone on a plinth erected where Frank used to play. Maybe the council could fund it by selling licences to busk at that spot? However its paid for we need it now, not "some time in the future"
Ron Rise Park
a xylophone would be a far better tribute to frank than a paving-stone
Jared LeftLion
Local MP John Heppell has a petition in his office with over 2000 signatures on it calling for a memorial. What happened to that we ask?
Martin
I personally think that the city council should honour one of Nottinghams most famous citizens.
Everybody who visited Nottingham on a regular basis could tell you about Mr Robinson and I'm sure many people have many great memories and stories to tell.
If the city council really can't afford a memorial, how about setting up a paypal account where people can donate whatever amount they feel they would like to be it 50p, £1, £2 etc..
It would be easy to publicise using the Evening Post, BBC and Leftlion.
Come on Nottingham, show us your heart
james peck
i admit it he was weird, but nottingham isnt the same without him....there should be a little statue of him or a xylophone outide of broadmarsh where he used to play, or even a little plaque
Jared LeftLion
Right on! Frank needs a memorial!
Mrs K bell
As a fitting tribute and memorial, a Xylophone made out of a structure should be placed where he used to play.So that each and all would not forget the entertainment he gave to so many.
Andrew
Robin hood was not famous until he did some thing worth remembering, Mr Xylophone man is part of nottinghams modern culture.
ron
it should be up to ncc to fund some sort of tribute to frank. if not i can get franks old xylophone and chair ,for some sort of sale to raise the money for some sort of tribute to frank.from a cotgrave friend.
Tezza
I hope someone keeps up the pressure on the City Council to set up a memorial. Perhaps Gordon Brown from Longdale Craft Centre would be the man to do it? His "Cloughie" shows he has the skill to do this work.
Last year's tributes show how much Xylophone Man was liked - we mustn't go off the boil about this.
