Wilson Pickett | |
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 Pickett c. 1968 | |
| Background information | |
| 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 | Vocals |
| Years active | 1955–2004 |
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Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter.
A major figure in the development of soul music, Pickett recorded more than 50 songs that 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".[3]
Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, in recognition of his impact on songwriting and recording.[4]
- ^ Leeds, Jeff (January 20, 2006). "Obituary: Wilson Pickett, 64, singer of 'the Midnight Hour'". The New York Times.
- ^ "EMI America Records Discography" (PDF). Bsnpubs.com. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
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