Wilson Pickett 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.
Also Known As: Wicked Pickett
Born: March 18, 1941 Prattville, Alabama, U.S.
Died: January 19, 2006 (at age of 64) Reston, Virginia, U.S.
From: Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Genre(s):
Soul,
R&B,
Southern soul
Instrument(s):
Vocals
Occupation(s):
Singer,
songwriter
Active From: 1955-2004