The "Name a Tram in Memory of Frank Robinson aka. The Xylophone Man"
For years the great Frank Robinson has been sitting on the streets of Nottingham City Centre tapping away at his xylophone. He was dubbed the "Xylophone Man" and became one of the most famous beggars... continue reading »
"and there should be a statue of him outside m & s as well"
"What a man! I always looked out for him whenever I went in Nottingham, and I miss hearing the tinkling sound of his xylophone. Such a well respected man deserves a tram to be named after him at the very least. I personally think a statue would be more fit"
"I actually would prefer a statue, I think it could be a landmark for Nottingham and would add some more character to the city. He was a legend, people from all over the country knew him by sight."
"great entertainer, sadly missed"
"This man was a legend, one of my, and many others, favourite memory of Nottingham."
"Xylophone man should have a tram. or at least a miniture golf cart. I see he was quite well known, si he should be commemorated :)"
"He deserves a tram..."
"we miss you!!"
"He was a fine advertisement for your city."