Wilson Pickett was an American singer and songwriter who died on January 19, 2006, at the age of 65. He was born on March 18, 1941.
A major figure in the development of soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs that made the US R&B charts, many of which crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100.
What happened to Wilson Pickett?
According to his management organization, Wilson Pickett is the soul pioneer best known for the blazing singles “Mustang Sally” and “In The Midnight Hour,” who passed away on Thursday after suffering a heart attack.
He was 64 years old, but for the previous year, he had experienced health issues.
A key player in the evolution of soul music, Pickett produced over 50 songs that reached the US R&B charts, many of which made it to the Billboard Hot 100.
His most well-known songs include “In the Midnight Hour” (which he co-wrote), “Land of 1,000 Dances,” “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.”),” “Mustang Sally,” “Funky Broadway,” “Engine No. 9,” and “Don’t Knock My Love.” Because of his contribution to songwriting and recording, Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
Source: Ghanafuo.com
