Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett
Pickett c. 1968
Pickett c. 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
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1955–2004
Labels

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]

  1. ^ Leeds, Jeff (January 20, 2006). "Obituary: Wilson Pickett, 64, singer of 'the Midnight Hour'". The New York Times.
  2. ^ "EMI America Records Discography" (PDF). Bsnpubs.com. Retrieved October 27, 2017.
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference The Great Rock Discography was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ "Wilson Pickett". Rockhall.com. Retrieved February 6, 2012.