(1941-03-18)March 18, 1941 Prattville, Alabama, U.S.
Origin
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died
January 19, 2006(2006-01-19) (aged 64) Reston, Virginia, U.S.
Genres
Soul
R&B[1]
Southern soul
Occupation(s)
Singer
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
Years active
1955–2004
Labels
Atlantic
RCA
EMI[2]
Motown
Musical artist
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 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".[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.
^Cite error: The named reference The Great Rock Discography was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
^"Wilson Pickett". Rockhall.com. Retrieved February 6, 2012.
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