There was a story that recently appeared on the “Today Show” about a man named William “Bill” Dillon who spent 27 years in a Florida prison for a murder he didn’t commit.  He was finally released from prison in 2008 after the Innocence Project had given attention to his case and uncovered evidence that cleared him.

During his time in prison, Dillon taught himself to play guitar; music offered him a means to survival and carried him through 27 years of grief, misery, and devastation.  After leaving prison, Dillon continued to play his guitar in celebration of his freedom and eventually was contacted by a music producer who heard his story and wanted to help Dillon record a CD. On May 20, 2011 the title track of his album, “Black Robes and Lawyers,” was released on iTunes.

Dillon’s music, which has been compared to that of Johnny Cash, is truly inspiring.  A link to the piece that ran on the “Today Show” is here (in case the video doesn’t work below) and his song can be downloaded on iTunes…there is no doubt that Dillon’s story and music should be heard.

httpv://www.hulu.com/watch/241818/nbc-today-show-exonerated-inmate-finds-solace-in-music

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   He should write a book about the half of his life being incarcerated.

   Comment by jana wallis — July 26, 2012 @ 7:25 am

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