Wilson Pickett
American singer and songwriter (1941–2006)
Died aged 64PiscesUnited States
Biography
Wilson Pickett Jr. (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".
Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, in recognition of his impact on songwriting and recording.
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Career highlights
Genres
- soul
- rock music
Instruments
- voice
Awards & honours (1)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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