Wilson Pickett was a famous R&B and soul singer best known for his raspy voice and energetic performances.
Pickett recorded over 50 songs that charted on U.S. R&B charts with some songs crossing over to the pop charts as well. Pickett's passionate vocal delivery developed when he was a child singing in Baptist church choirs.
Influence
His songs have been recorded by Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Bruce Springsteen, Los Lobos, and Ani DiFranco and many others.
How many song titles can you find with full phone numbers in them(1 Answer)
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"Pennsylvania 6-5000" was written by Carl Sigman "634-5789" was co-written by Wilson Pickett, Eddie Floyd and Steve Cropper I thought of another one: "867-5309/Jenny" written by Alex ...
Random dude just asked me who sang Mustang Sally. It's Wilson Pickett, right?(3 Answers)
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Pickett is the one who made it famous. From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mustang_Sally_(song) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQyWmaTSzNs
Any suggestion of songs for a '60-'70 like Soul R'nB band playing things like Soul band, Gimme some lovin, Mustang Sally, I got a Woman, ...(3 Answers)
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A couple of suggestions would be : Jungle Boogie - Kool and the Gang Mr. Pitiful - Otis Redding Whats going on - Marvin Gaye Hot Fun in the Summertime - Sly and ...
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Fast Facts
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Labels
Atlantic Records, Stax Records, RCA
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inductee 1991
