Biography
Wilson Pickett (1941–2006) was an American soul singer and occasional actor. Born in Prattville, Alabama, he achieved success in the 1960s with hits including 'In the Midnight Hour' and 'Land of 1000 Dances', and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
Pickett appeared in films as himself or in small roles. He played Mr. Pickett in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998) and was among the guests in Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978). He received a composer credit for The Commitments (1991).
