Wilson Pickett R.I.P.
The legendary Wilson Pickett has died, at the age of 64. Nicknaming himself 'the Wicked (Wilson) Pickett', he became known as Atlantic's answer to the Godfather of Soul, James Brown.
Wilson's distinctive energetic and fierce vocals distinguished himself from other Soul artists on both the Atlantic and the Stax/Volt record labels. Best remembered for hits such as 'Land Of A 1000 Dances', In The Midnight Hour' and 'Mustang Sally', Wilson continued to enjoy popularity throughout Europe when Disco music single-handedly destroyed American Soul. He was a regular performer on the European circuit, and indeed was performing up until the end of 2004.
A year of poor health had forced Wilson from the road, but he never lost his desire to be back in front of the crowd performing his hits from the years. His management company informed the press of Wilson wanting to hit the stage, but alas, it wasn't to be.
A man who encompassed the aggressive style of soul singing, Wilson's talents will be sorely missed by all those who knew him, and for all fans of soul, the man from Detroit's spirit will live on through the records he made.
Wilson Pickett died from a heart attack Jan 19th 2006, aged 64.
Wilson's distinctive energetic and fierce vocals distinguished himself from other Soul artists on both the Atlantic and the Stax/Volt record labels. Best remembered for hits such as 'Land Of A 1000 Dances', In The Midnight Hour' and 'Mustang Sally', Wilson continued to enjoy popularity throughout Europe when Disco music single-handedly destroyed American Soul. He was a regular performer on the European circuit, and indeed was performing up until the end of 2004.
A year of poor health had forced Wilson from the road, but he never lost his desire to be back in front of the crowd performing his hits from the years. His management company informed the press of Wilson wanting to hit the stage, but alas, it wasn't to be.
A man who encompassed the aggressive style of soul singing, Wilson's talents will be sorely missed by all those who knew him, and for all fans of soul, the man from Detroit's spirit will live on through the records he made.
Wilson Pickett died from a heart attack Jan 19th 2006, aged 64.
posted by Ben R at 11:22 am
3 Comments:
Hi Ben,
First of all I would like to offer my condolences for the loss of your Grandfather. At one time in my life I had 4 sets of grand parents. They have all passed and I miss them all to this day.
The Wicked Pickett God rest his soul. A tremendous loss.
Peace, love and light to you my friend,
Ric
My condolensces and genuine sadness, it would be so sad to lose my GrandPop now as he is the last grand parent I have.
Do keep in touch with all of us when you need to and hope all goes well despite the sadness. SUPER HUG!!!!!
Amanda
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family in these days.
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