sirglyn   11 #13 Posted March 29, 2020 55 minutes ago, newcomer01 said: In the early 70`s we came over rom Rotherham to see his free concert in Weston Park.About six years ago my partner and I saw him at the Shiny Sheff.After he had finished I went over for a chat and a drink.I explained where I had first seen him where he thanked me for going then and still seeing him again so many years later.I always remember seeing Bill Wyman( ex Rolling Stones) a couple of years ago who stood at the front and paid tribute to Frank for his music and how he looked after his family rather than chasing fame .Of course the place errupted.Moving to Sheffield was made all that better for seeing him play once more .RIP A real Sheffield legend I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the concert.I was the one who organised it.I was reluctant to have him on because,at the time,he was a notoriously bad timekeeper but several fans from Ecclesfield promised me they'd get him on stage at 3pm and so they did.It was a great show. 4 minutes ago, Ridgewalk said: RIP Frank  How old was he ? Anyone ? 79 or  80 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Elmambo   25 #14 Posted March 29, 2020 Ex City Grammer School lad from Darnall, would be 78, give or take a year either side.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Chaddamp   0 #15 Posted March 29, 2020 A true legend God Bless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
maggidee   10 #16 Posted March 29, 2020 I had a vhs video of frank on calendar at Weston park with my husband and young son stood right next to frank,my husband had a joe cocker T-shirt on.he told him he had got this years ago at the birleyhotel. But like anything else it’s got lost,if only we could keep things like this to look back on,,,,,,,,,,,if only. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Jim Hardie   527 #17 Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Elmambo said: Ex City Grammer School lad from Darnall, would be 78, give or take a year either side.  http://www.omnesamici.co.uk/CGS55form3thorold.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bikeit   10 #18 Posted March 29, 2020 I used to have lessons from Frank great talented artist when he lived on langden st Sheffield will miss the old boy RIP Frank and condolences to your loved ones.   Brian Knapton 😪 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol   602 #19 Posted March 29, 2020 Best player of a double neck Gibson I've seen. And I think it was Pete Townshend who rated Frank as one of his all time favourites. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffandy   30 #20 Posted March 29, 2020 What a shame. I finally got to see him about 12 years ago in the New Barrack Tavern on Penistone Road, and wasn't disappointed. He played there a few months later and was top drawer again. Glad I finally got to see him and exchange a few words with the great man. Sheffield lost another fine son. RIP Frank. x Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
lobster   54 #21 Posted March 29, 2020 Probably the most talented musician to come out of Sheffield ,seen him play a few times was allways top notch . RIP Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RiffRaff   10 #22 Posted March 30, 2020 9 hours ago, lobster said: Probably the most talented musician to come out of Sheffield ,seen him play a few times was allways top notch . RIP Frank Surprised there was no mention of his passing on the local TV news. As regards being the most talented? He was certainly "up there", but there are many, many others who could join the list... Tommy Eyre, on keyboards, springs to mind.  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Ridgewalk   101 #23 Posted March 30, 2020 19 hours ago, Jim Hardie said: http://www.omnesamici.co.uk/CGS55form3thorold.html Makes you reflect on life. We were all young once, with hopes dreams ambitions.  RIP Frank Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
maggidee   10 #24 Posted March 30, 2020 as in earlier post ive searched and found the vhs video of frank at Weston park live im on it with my lad,it was a calender production.keepsake I thought had gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...