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Wilson Pickett
American singer (1941–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 – January 19, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter.
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Also known as | Wicked Pickett |
Born | (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. |
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Instrument | 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".[3]
Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, in recognition of his impact on songwriting and recording.[4]