Wilson-Pickett-Obituary

Wilson Pickett

Obituary

RESTON, Va. (AP) - Wilson Pickett, the soul pioneer best known for the fiery hits "Mustang Sally" and "In The Midnight Hour," died of a heart attack Thursday, according to his management company. He was 64.

Chris Tuthill of the management company Talent Source said Pickett had been suffering from health problems for the past year.

"He did his part. It was a great ride, a great trip, I loved him and I'm sure he was well-loved, and I just hope that he's given his props," Michael Wilson Pickett, the fourth of the singer's six children, told WRC-TV in Washington after his death.

A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Pickett - known as the "Wicked Pickett" - became a star with his soulful hits in the 1960s.

"In the Midnight Hour" made the top 25 on the Billboard pop charts in 1965 and "Mustang Sally" did the same the following year.

Pickett was defined by his raspy voice and passionate delivery. But the Alabama-born picket actually got his start singing gospel music in church. After moving to Detroit as a teen, he joined the group the Falcons, which scored the hit "I Found a Love" with Pickett on lead vocals in 1962.

He went solo a year later.


Copyright © 2006 The Associated Press


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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

HE WAS ONE OF A KIND.WHAT A SONG" MUSTANG SALLY".HE WAS TRULY A LEGEND

He was part of my best years growing up and coming to America

Wilson I miss you I was to young to remember when you died.But I love your music ❤❤❤❤ Rest easy

You are truely a Legend Wilson Pickett I believe you touched everyone's heart and souls your music will never be forgotten and neither will you

I visited Wilson Pickett's tomb this Thursday, June 21, 2018..The longest day with the most day light hours of the year..In honor of His song.."'Mid Night Hour"", It marks the beginning of summer.
He was great singer, His songs and sounds from the Atlantic Label help create a New Sound, Called Mo-Town..
Rest in peace , Your music will live on forever...

Tom Gribbins
Louisville Ky