Pickett, a key role in the evolution of soul music, produced over 50 songs that reached the US R&B charts, several of which made it to the Billboard Hot 100. His co-written songs “In the Midnight Hour,” “Land of 1,000 Dances,” “634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.”), “Mustang Sally,” “Funky Broadway,” “Engine No. 9,” and “Don’t Knock My Love” are among the most well-known.
Wilson Pickett was an American singer and songwriter who died on 19th January 2006. He was born on 18th March 1941.
How many kids did Wilson Pickett have?
Pickett and his ex-wife Bonnie Covington have two boys and two daughters, totalling four children.
Prior to his passing, Pickett had intentions to create a gospel CD. He had a lengthy career in music. But he was never given the opportunity.
He co-starred in the 2002 documentary Only the Strong Survive, which was chosen for both the Cannes and Sundance Film Festivals.
It was directed by D. A. Pennebaker. Pickett served as a judge at the second annual Independent Music Awards in 2003, which aided the careers of independent musicians.
