Wilson Pickett

Wilson Pickett was an American soul singer and songwriter, known for his powerful voice and energetic stage performances. He was born on March 18, 1941, in Prattville, Alabama, and passed away on January 19, 2006, in Reston, Virginia.

Pickett began his music career in the early 1960s as a member of several vocal groups, including the Falcons and the Midnighters. He achieved his first major success as a solo artist in 1965 with the release of his hit single "In the Midnight Hour," which became a classic of the soul music genre.