Help Norman Whiteside singer, song writer and member of the Ohio group, Wee
Norman has been in prison for over 24 years for a crime most agree he didn't commit. 
No one is saying Norman is or was a saint, but it is likely he has spent a long time in prison for something he didn't do. Norman has asked if I and you fans of his music can help !!! He has a parole hearing on his birthday 31/3/16. He needs as many positive emails from fans explaining your love of his music and should he be released that we (collectively) would be supportive of any new music projects he was involved in. So if you can send such an email to Andre.Imbrogno@odrc.state.oh.us before the 24th of March it may help.
If you follow this link you can read more about the man, his music and his situation ......

https://www.columbusmonthly.com/content/stories/2010/02/the-talented-mr.-whiteside.html

The email address is direct to Andre Imbrogno, Chairman of the Ohio Parole Board

 

Just got a note from Norman to say thanks to you all, especially those that have already sent an email

If you've been thinking about it here's your last chance. They need letters or emails in by lunch time today and as it's now against time direct to his Attorney below, thanks in advance

 

Dorianne G. Mason

Staff Attorney

Ohio Justice and Policy Center

215 E. 9th Street, Suite 601

Cincinnati, OH  45202

513-421-1108 x19

dmason@ohiojpc.org

Thanks for this Dave. I remember reading that article 3 or 4 years ago, interesting to read again today. Just received a reply from Dorianne to an email I sent this morning and sounds like they're building up a positive file of support. Would be great if Norman can enjoy the rest of his days as a free man and maybe write & release new material. A decent condition copy of his LP still eludes me but lucky to have "Try me" on 45 with the different mix from the lp track, what a record that is, memories of Soul Sam's 70th...

 

 

Any news back from the US yet Dave ??

------------------------- Great News, Norman Whiteside ------------------
For all those of you that helped with the campaign to get Norman, from the Ohio group Wee, released from jail, he gets out on the 1st September. 'Free at last, Free at last !!!!!!!!

On 25 March 2016 at 11:52, Scotters said:

Thanks for this Dave. I remember reading that article 3 or 4 years ago, interesting to read again today. Just received a reply from Dorianne to an email I sent this morning and sounds like they're building up a positive file of support. Would be great if Norman can enjoy the rest of his days as a free man and maybe write & release new material. A decent condition copy of his LP still eludes me but lucky to have "Try me" on 45 with the different mix from the lp track, what a record that is, memories of Soul Sam's 70th...

 

 

That looks like one of Bongo's Video treats LOL a great night out and one of many 70th Birthday's Sam had that year, great to hear that Norm is finally getting his freedom......