Wilson Pickett
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Summary
Wilson Pickett was born on March 18, 1941[1], in Prattville[2]. He died on January 19, 2006[3], in Reston[4]. He worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], soul musician[8], and musician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,098 views/month, #6,529 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: January 16, 2006[11]
- Place of burial: Evergreen Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Award received: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15]
- Member of: The Falcons[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Genre: soul[18], rock music[19]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[20], Cub Records[21]
- Discography: Wilson Pickett discography[22]
- Commons category: Wilson Pickett[23]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[24]
- Family name: Pickett[25]
- Given name: Wilson[26]
- Manner of death: natural causes[27]
- Instrument: voice[28]
- Described by source: Wilson Pickett, 64, Soul Singer of Great Passion, Dies[29], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Nickname: The "Wicked" Pickett[32]
- Birth name: Wilson Pickett Jr.[33]
- Name in native language: Wilson Pickett[34]
- Number of children: 4[35]
- Start of work period: 1955[36]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[37]
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Country: US[38]
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Began / founded: 1941-03-18[39]
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Ended / dissolved: 2006-01-19[40]
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Genre(s): soul[41]
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Community tags: hey joe, soul[42]
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MusicBrainz ID: fc6214b3-6d82-4803-be74-01ece1723e42[43]
Why It Matters
Wilson Pickett has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Wilson Pickett born?
Wilson Pickett's place of birth was Prattville[2].
Where did Wilson Pickett die?
Wilson Pickett died in Reston[4].
What did Wilson Pickett do for work?
Wilson Pickett worked as a singer[5], composer[6], songwriter[7], soul musician[8], and musician[9].
What awards did Wilson Pickett receive?
Honors received include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame[15].