My first contact with Frank came in 1980 when he phoned me to ask if I would like to play fiddle in the Bampton Barn Dance Band.(Dave Townsend had suggested me to Frank, and I replaced Chris Bartram, who had moved to the southwest). I spent 20 or so wonderful years with the band. Frank was a great influence on my playing style and I am sure there are many other musicians playing various types of instrument who would say the same. A great loss to us all.