Wilson Pickett
Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist
1941 – 2006
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Who was Wilson Pickett?
Wilson Pickett was an American R&B, soul and rock and roll singer and songwriter.
A major figure in the development of American soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which hit the US R&B charts, and frequently crossed over to the US Billboard Hot 100. Among his best known hits are "In the Midnight Hour", "Land of 1,000 Dances", "Mustang Sally", and "Funky Broadway".
The impact of Pickett's songwriting and recording led to his 1991 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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- Born
- Mar 18, 1941
Prattville - Also known as
- Wilson Picket
- The "Wicked" Wilson Pickett
- The Wicked Pickett
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Alabama
- Louisville
- Died
- Jan 19, 2006
Reston
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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