Wilson Pickett
Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter.
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| Also known as | Wicked Pickett |
| Born | March 18, 1941 Prattville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 2006 (aged 64) Reston, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1955–2004 |
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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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