Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 โ€“ January 19, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter.

Wilson Pickett
Pickett c.โ€‰1968
Background information
Also known asWicked Pickett
Born(1941-03-18)March 18, 1941
Prattville, Alabama, U.S.
OriginDetroit, Michigan, U.S.
DiedJanuary 19, 2006(2006-01-19) (aged 64)
Reston, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1955โ€“2004
Labels

A major figure in the development of soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which made the US R&B charts, many of which crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100. Among his best-known hits are "In the Midnight Hour" (which he co-wrote), "Land of 1000 Dances", "634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.)", "Mustang Sally", "Funky Broadway", "Engine No. 9", and "Don't Knock My Love".

Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, in recognition of his impact on songwriting and recording.

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