Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett

Born March 18, 1941

† Died January 19, 2006

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Emerging from a Baptist choir in Prattville, Alabama, and later sharpening his forceful vocal style on the streets of Detroit, Wilson Pickett turned his early gospel experience into a pioneering soul sound. After stints with the Violinaires and the Falcons-where his co-written “I Found a Love” hinted at solo potential-he broke through with Atlantic Records, recording “In the Midnight Hour” at Stax…

Biography written by WatchMoods, based on public sources

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