Biography
Wilson Pickett (March 18, 1941 β January 19, 2006) was an American singer and songwriter.
A major figure in the development of soul music, Pickett recorded over 50 songs which made the US R&B charts, many of which crossed over to the Billboard Hot 100. Among his best-known hits are "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".Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991, in recognition of his impact on songwriting and recording.
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Filmography
all 12
Movies 9
self 9
TV Shows 3
Himself
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - I'll Take You There (2009)
Movie
Self
Only the Strong Survive (2002)
Movie
Mr. Pickett
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Movie
1
Original Music Composer
The Commitments (1991)
Movie
6
Self
James Brown & Friends: A Night of Super Soul (1987)
Movie
Our Guests at Heartland
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978)
Movie
1
Self
Save the Children (1973)
Movie
Self / Host
The Midnight Special (1972)
TV
Self
Soul to Soul (1971)
Movie
Self
The Donald O'Connor Show (1968)
TV
Self
Ready Steady Go! (1963)
TV
Self
The Midnight Special Legendary Performances: Flashback to 1973
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.82
Based on 82.3 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1963
1972
1987
2002
2009
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1941-03-18
Deathday2006-01-19 (64 years old)
Birth NameWilson Pickett Jr.
Birth PlacePrattville, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
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