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Janice · 01-19-2006, 07:07 PM

Wilson Pickett Dies of Heart Attack at 64

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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.

Wheeler Sloane · 01-19-2006, 07:13 PM

How sad. First Lou Rawls now Wilson Pickett.

Nighthawk76 · 01-19-2006, 07:20 PM

Cactus Jack · 01-19-2006, 07:27 PM

RIP Wilson

TJL · 01-19-2006, 07:37 PM

Wow, he was only 64?

vashti1999 · 01-19-2006, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Wow, he was only 64?

That's what I said. He'd been around so long, I thought he might've been older. My fave song from him is probably Don't Knock My Love

Steve M. · 01-19-2006, 09:53 PM

RIP to the Wicked Pickett

EmoJoe · 01-19-2006, 10:08 PM

RIP

ABlairican Pie · 01-20-2006, 09:35 AM

"Land of a Thousand Dances" was one of the greatest songs in the world. It's hard to believe he wasn't even that old.

Dean Winchester · 01-20-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

Wow, he was only 64?

I thought that too, I thought he was around 70.

I liked Land Of 1000 Dances more than Midnight Hour myself

Stormtracker TF · 01-20-2006, 03:38 PM

I had no idea he was only 64. "Midnight Hour" was always my favorite from him. RIP.

vashti1999 · 01-20-2006, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by vashti1999

My fave song from him is probably Don't Knock My Love

I lied. I like Don't Knock My Love, but I'm here listening to "In The Midnight Hour" and "Land Of 1000 Dances," and those are classics. I have to give those a mention too.

Race's Girl · 01-26-2006, 01:16 PM

We'll always remember you, Wilson

01-19-2006, 07:07 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Wilson Pickett Dies of Heart Attack at 64 Wilson Pickett Dies of Heart Attack at 64 (AP) Wilson Pickett, left, salutes the audience after performing with Bruce Springsteen, center, Paul... Full Image 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.

01-19-2006, 07:27 PM	#4
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01-19-2006, 09:53 PM	#7
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01-19-2006, 07:13 PM	#2
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01-20-2006, 03:38 PM	#11
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01-26-2006, 01:16 PM	#13
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