Artist Bio:
Wilson Pickett was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter who was born on March 18, 1941, in Prattville, Alabama, and passed away on January 19, 2006. He was known for his powerful and energetic vocal style, often referred to as the "Wicked Pickett." Pickett began his music career as the lead singer of the group The Falcons before launching a successful solo career in the 1960s.
One of Pickett's most famous songs is "In the Midnight Hour," which reached the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1965. He also had other notable hits including "Mustang Sally" and "Land of 1000 Dances." Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 in recognition of his influence on the development of soul music and his lasting impact on the music industry.
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