Wilson Pickett
- Type: Vocalist
- Country: United States
- Born: March 18, 1941 in Prattville, Alabama, United States
- Died: January 19, 2006 in Reston, Virginia, United States
Biography
Wilson Pickett was a major figure in the development of American soul music, known for his raw, passionate, and fiery vocal delivery. Nicknamed "The Wicked Pickett," he recorded over 50 songs that made the US R&B charts. After starting in gospel with *The Violinaires* and then joining the R&B group *The Falcons*, he launched a solo career on #Atlantic Records#. Working with producer *Jerry Wexler* and the house bands at #Stax Records# in Memphis and #FAME Studios# in Muscle Shoals, Pickett unleashed a string of iconic hits, including 'In the Midnight Hour', 'Land of 1000 Dances', and 'Mustang Sally'. His powerful, aggressive style made him one of the defining artists of the Southern soul sound.
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Wilson Pickett Discography
- In the Midnight Hour (1965) - Album - rated 3.81/5
- The Exciting Wilson Pickett (1966) - Album - rated 4/5
- The Wicked Pickett (1967) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- The Sound of Wilson Pickett (1967) - Album - rated 3.9/5
- The Midnight Mover (1968) - Album - rated 3.92/5
- I'm in Love (1968) - Album - rated 3.92/5