You Keep Me Hanging On

Artist Bio:
Wilson Pickett was an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter known for his powerful and energetic vocal delivery. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Prattville, Alabama, and grew up singing in gospel groups before pursuing a career in secular music. Pickett gained fame in the 1960s with hits such as "In the Midnight Hour," "Mustang Sally," and "Land of 1000 Dances," which helped define the sound of Southern soul music.

Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and is often referred to as "The Wicked Pickett" for his raw and intense vocal style. Throughout his career, he collaborated with other music legends like Otis Redding and Bobby Womack, leaving a lasting impact on the soul music genre. Wilson Pickett passed away on January 19, 2006, but his music continues to be celebrated and influential in the world of R&B and soul.