IDC Leon Whitey Thompson
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LEON WHITEY THOMPSON / LEON WHITEY THOMPSON /
Leon Whitey Thompson / FIRST DAY Leon Whitey Thompson / FIRST DAY
Leon "Whitey" Thompson - The Unfinished Tattoo - IDC Cat #0007 / A4 Records - 001
Memory filtered through soundscape. Spoken word with background music. Alcatraz Island stories from a man who was there.
Leon "Whitey" Thompson lived through a violent lonely childhood, saw battle at sea in World War II, was a career armed robber, a long-time convict and finally became a whole man. After his last release from prison he married Helen Thompson and went to ground. Leon's restlessness inspired Helen to encourage him to revisit his past and share his experience. Here is his story, in his own words. It's a rare and intimate glimpse into a celebrated but brutal world and a clear window into life at one of the most infamous prison communities in human history: Alcatraz Island, "The Rock."
1. First Day
2. '62 Breakout
3. Little Girl on a Train
4. Don't Look Out the Window
5. The Visitation of Rose
6. Life of Crime
7. A Normal Day
8. Childhood
9. Last Day
10. Astral Traveling
11. Wolves
12. God Talk
13. The Unfinished Tattoo
OAKLAND, CA
USA
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244400
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Comments (4)
Nice work Whitey. I met you years ago when I went to Alcatraz as a tourist in my teens, that was an exciting moment for me! Your book "Rock Hard" changed my life by allowing me an insight to prison life. Your life was an inspirational one and I am glad you touched my life. I will never forget you. My heart goes out to your family and friends whom you left behind when you passed, how truly blessed they were and are to have known you. I had a copy of your book "Rock Hard" sent to my fiance, whom is currently in prison and he really enjoyed it and, of course could relate quite well. He passed it on to another con in there with him when he was done. Your life was definitely NOT wasted, I am sure you touched many lives like mine that you were not aware of. R.I.P. Whitey. You may be gone, but you are not forgotten. God bless your family and friends.
Love Always,
Katie (Delta, Colorado)
Hey Uncle Whitey, not sure what kind of website I found on you, i wish i could of asked you again before you passed away!!!! The paintings I have from you when you were in Alacatraz will always be with me and never ever will anyone take them!!! I miss chatting with you. I was so glad i found our long lost Uncle Whitey. RIP
G'day Whitey, been awhile since I dropped you a line trying to touch base again, wanting to know if Deadly Litter is finished yet. I tried your email but its telling me no such address.
Cheers
Leisa (from downunder)
Nice Work.. Keep it Up..check me out when you have a chance...
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