Famous Graves : Soul Superstar Wilson Pickett | Found His Secret Grave in a Mausoleum & Went Inside
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Wilson Pickett, (born March 18, 1941, Prattville, Alabama, U.S.-died January 19, 2006, Reston, Virginia), American singer-songwriter, whose explosive style helped define the soul music of the 1960s. Pickett was a product of the Southern black church, and gospel was at the core of his musical manner and onstage persona.
Born March 18, 1941, in Prattville, AL; died of a heart attack, January 19, 2006, in Reston, VA. Singer and songwriter. Soul/Rhythm & Blues (R&B) singer Wilson Pickett was best known for such 1960s hits as "In the Midnight Hour" and "Mustang Sally." Known by the nickname "Wicked Pickett," he wrote or co-wrote many of his own songs. Despite a career downturn in the 1970s and 1980s, Pickett was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 and continued to perform until the year before his death.
Pickett began his musical career performing in Baptist church choirs. When he was 14 years old, he moved to Detroit where his father lived. There, Pickett performed on street corners with other singers. In the 1950s, Pickett put together the Violinaires, a gospel group.
A move to a new band and different musical genres led to success for Pickett. He embraced the evolution of gospel into soul/R&B in part because he saw the greater potential for financial success. In 1959, Pickett was asked to join the Falcons. This R&B group already had a hit single with "You're So Fine," before Pickett joined. They had another successful single, "I Found Love" written by Pickett, in 1962.
Pickett soon left the group to strike out as a solo artist. He had some success with a song he co-wrote, "If You Need Me," in 1963. Another version of the song was recorded and released by Solomon Burke around the same time. While Burke found more success with his version, Pickett's take on the song attracted attention as well. The success of "If You Need Me" and several other minor hits led to Pickett signing with Atlantic Records in 1964. His years with Atlantic proved to be the most fruitful of his career. In the mid- to late 1960s, he had a string of hit singles including "Mustang Sally," "634-5789," "Everybody Needs Somebody to Love," "Funky Broadway," and "Land of 1,000 Dances." Pickett was most identified with "In the Midnight Hour," which he co-wrote with Steve Cropper.
"In the Midnight Hour" and many of these other songs were recorded in 1965 during Pickett's sessions at Stax Records produced by legendary producer Jerry Wexler and supported by Booker T. & the MGs, Stax's house band. Of Pickett's powerful vocals, Wexler told Geoff Boucher of the Los Angeles Times upon Pickett's death, "There was something about those records and Wilson's voice-those were some of the funkiest, deepest-grooving, in-the-pocket recordings I ever heard.”
While Pickett's talent was undeniable, some of his friends and others believed that his prickly, distant, and sometimes explosive personality limited his success and public acclaim when compared with other soul singers from the same time period such as Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, and Al Green. Despite his personal problems, Pickett's recordings were surpassed by his legendary live shows. Live, he combined his gospel background with funk-like stylings such as added shouts, grunts, and screams to each song, much like James Brown. His live performances had a instinctual, animal-like quality to them.
By the late 1960s and early 1970s, Pickett began experimenting with covers of other artists' songs. In 1969, he covered the Beatles' "Hey Jude," with Duane Allman playing guitar. In the 1970s, Picket recorded his versions of songs like the Archies' "Sugar, Sugar" and Randy Newman's "Momma Told Me Not To Come." He continued to record originals as well like the 1970 hit "Engine Number 9."
Pickett's career began to decline as he lacked chart hits after 1973. By the time disco took hold in the 1970s and popular music continued to change in the 1980s, Pickett's star faded, though he continued to tour and record on occasion.
The 1990s saw a revival in Pickett's career. In 1991, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. More attention was brought to his importance as an artist when the 1991 hit film The Commitments was released. He continued to tour until the end of 2004, when he decided to take a year off from performing. He planned on recording and touring again, but his health began to decline. Wilson died at the age of 64 on January 19, 2006, in Reston, Virginia, after suffering a heart attack. He is survived by his sons, Lynderrick and Michael, and his daughters, Veda and Saphan. - บันเทิง
God rest your soul Wilson Pickett. You were very kind to autograph your CD and send to me when we crossed paths in a business real estate deal. God Bless You!
He used to hang out quite a bit at the McDonald's in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. He would just talk to random people and introduce himself. I never got to meet him, but I know people who did. My friend used to own the old recording studio in Sheffield, Alabama. 3614 Jackson Highway.
I'm thankful I was born in the good years of music.
Wilson Pickett was our Ninety-Nine and a Half👍Great musician! R.I.P.
" Wicked" Wilson Pickett!!!! He was a bad man Rest in Peace Wilson.
So cool seeing Jimi Hendrix in one of those photos. RIP Wilson Pickett.
Can't think of his music without thinking greatness and The Great Outdoors and Road House. 😇
R.I.P. WILSON PICKETT!!! 🗣️🎙️💨🙏🛐
The GREAT never die!!!! Wilson Pickett was one of many great singers. May his music, songs continue..... 💐💐
Thank you so much Scott, for taking us with you to pay respects to The Wicked Mr. Pickett. None like him! Thanks again, and stay safe.
Another talent out of Alabama, I didn't know he was buried there.
Southern hospitality - sure is beautiful to experience. My mother was from hazard and buried there.
Hope you enjoyed your visit and thank you for taking us there. I never knew he was in Kentucky. That's awesome
Love it. I grew up on Wilson's music. My Dad would play it the floor model record player. Good times.
Forever Wilson Pickett, great soul man 👌❤️🌹🙏 y lyke
In the middle of the floor 7yrs old with my Daddy dancing to Mustang Sally. Wilson was one of the Greatest. Not to mention very Beautiful!! That dark skin😊
Wicked Pickett!!! My late husband played back up bass for him.
Thank you Scott. My mom loved this. This is her era. She loved the music. She was young she has to this day Wilson Pickett Albums. I remember hearing a lot on the Radio, when she could she would go to clubs and places a lot artist played. They did in the 70 and ,80s. She would shoo us outside put the records on and turn up the volume. From the videos you could see how energetic he was. My parents were total opposites. When she was off she would get one her aunt's or friends they went to see who was in town, playing the small clubs. Millie, Jackson, Betty wright, lot of the other artists out in the 60s. You didn't touch her records. She kept them where we could not reach. So thank you for Remembering Wilson Pickett. The Biggest smile lit up her face when I showed her this video. By it being Mothers Day. We Dusted off some her Favorites, yes I have a record player from the late 80s. We had a ball. I plan to convert all of her records ,Albums to CDs. What she said was how happy she was to know that Wicked Pickette had not been forgotten. I agree. She is the Woman who not only gave birth to me but still today has taught me so much, to love everybody, never judge a person by his or her skin color. Since it's Mothers Day. Scott you just made her sit up and glow like she was in her late teens or early 20s. I knew you were a great Guy, now mom knows it too. Now she want see all your videos. You have won her over. She's still young at heart. Again Love and Blessings to you. For making my mother's day special. Knowing it's sometimes the little things, memories that touch our heart and make us smile. Love,respect, and positivity Always. Vee James.
Thank you Scott, Wilson was one of my favourite soul singers. Rest in Love Wilson Pickett!!
I saw Jimi Hendrix (5:37-5:41), playing guitar in the background in one picture.
Yoooo🙏💖
Pretty much all of my deceased family members are buried there at Evergreen Cemetery. I love it that you were there paying a visit. It’s almost like I went there too. I am from Louisville but moved far away at age 18 (nearly 30 years ago). I have almost only been back for funerals, so I’ve been to Evergreen many times. Thank you for your visit and for always being so respectful and kind to the memories of the people you present. I love your videos, and I appreciate your hard work and compassion. ❤️
Hope all your family is resting peacefully Autumn ❤️❤️
@@SCOTTONTAPE Thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing this. I didn't realize how much talent he had. May he have eternal peace and rest 🙏🕊️❤️ Mustang Sally is one of my favorite songs of all time!
That's why you have to research different music. He had a lot of talent... Amoust others. He was one of my fathers favorites. Otis and Marvin Gay also.
@@vanessaprettyvibes , I love Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. I remember exactly where I was the day his father killed him. Heartbreaking 💔. Sounds like we both have great taste in music 🎶 😊
Wilson Pickett,with Otis redding, the story of soul,❤️❤️🙏🙏👌💪
Great video! Beautiful mausoleum too. Wilson Pickett was incredible! His voice was just so cool. My favorite songs are In the Midnight Hour, Stagger Lee and Wilson’s rendition of Knock On Wood
I love Scott work I just subscribed to his channel
Hi Scott 🙋🏽. Wilson Pickett was a awesome entertainer . I grew up listening to his music. Especially when I'd go around My older friends and family. IT was Sad for me when he died.💔💋❤️💜 thanks for sharing this with me ‼️👍🏽😃❤️💯. When I first heard sugar, sugar, IT was song by the ARCHIE'S. AND THEY HAD CEREAL, AND ON THE BACK OF THE BOX WAS A RECORD. YOU COULD CUT IT OUT AND IT REALLY PLAYED‼️ IT WAS SUGAR SUGAR.‼️😃
He was such a great entertainer and a very handsome man.
Thanks Scott, love and peace always to you.
Love how you use singers music at the intro and calming sound while we ride with you looking.,😍
Mr. Wilson Pickett, Love the song "I Found The One & Don't Knock My Love"
In celebration of all our wonderful mothers here today and all our beautiful mothers that have now passed on, Happy Mother's Day everyone. Take care of yourself, Scott. 💚
Thank you Scott. Another fine video. Pickett's 1969 "Hey Jude" with Duane Allman has been credited as the birth of Southern Rock
Aaawww rip Mr. Wison, we, share the same birthday 🎂 💔💔💔💔
MUCH APPRECIATED ESPECIALLY THAT SOUL TRAIN CLIP I DON'T KNOW WHAT IT IS ABT A PIECES MALE & THAT LOOK / STARE THEY GIVE LISTEN TO HIS MUSIC GROWING UP IN THE 70'S ....R.I.H.P MR PICKETT
Amazing video and even a better subject to cover, Mr Pickett was a super talent , reminds me of James brown 😀 thanks Scott for your amazing research on each subject you choose to do your videos on , Columbus ohio still waiting for you to cone back lol , happy moms day to you for the mother that you are lol kidding my friend
I have his albums and CD's and I was shocked to hear he died from an heart attack at 64. I'm 36 and that's all I listen to. I Listen to Rap, Rock, R&B, And Gospel But I would blast Wilson Pickett when I'm relaxing.
Thank you, Scott, for showing us Wilson Pickett's grave. I loved listening to him sing. I listened to him and others from Motown, R&B and that whole genre' when I was growing up. And you showed him on Soul Train and your opening scenes were from David Letterman! I had no idea he was buried in Louisville. Love this one and will be sharing it!
Jana ❤️
Alright, Wilson Pickett, beautiful voice 😍, & I'm a Pisces ♓ 😎 ... love ur channel Scott🙏👍❤✌
I LOVE WILSON P.ALWAYS WILL.
3 year’s ago, I went to Louisville, Kentucky for 3 days and visited a few famous burial sites…I Missed this one. Great job on giving tribute to a famous legend. Hope you are well today and safe travels.
My favorite song is Dont Fight It truly the one and only the Wicked Picket. RIP ❤
That's amazing with the key. Great video. Sugar sugar is one of those songs like many songs from that era you've heard before but in someone else's vision
Really love your channel. Appreciate all your hard work in bringing us new content.
Thank you so much
Eddie Murphy's character Jimmy Early in "Dreamgirls" seems to have been heavily influenced by Wilson Pickett.
He lived around the corner from me years ago in Detroit.
Just watched this video and went and purchased Midnight Hour on vinyl. Thanks for all you do Scott.
Great job Scotty Potty
he was awesome...❤🙏
Thank you Scott, I'll have to listen to some of his music for sure. May he rest in peace 🕊
Great vlog thanks Scott. Wilson was the wicked pickett. Yeah he died at the Reston Va. hospital down the road from where I live.
The midnight hour is a great tune.
Odis and Wilson the best soul singers ever
Hi Scott I love Wilson Pickett and thanks foa heart warming video he was a great singer liked his music. 🙏😇❤️✌️
Very beautiful
I used to consider Pickett's cover of Sugar Sugar to be a novelty record. Then I found out later Duane Allman played guitar on the session!
Love him.
I remember some of his music growing up as a teen loved it! When your listening to music and you think "wow what a great song" you know it's touched your heart ❤ kudos to you Scott another Great video!! 👍 thank you
Thank you for doing this…I’ve actually watched a few of your visits with souls that have come & gone. Just found out 2day that Wilson Pickett is in Ville & I lived there for over 10 yrs, so thanks again & safe travels, from Kentucky ✌🏽
His Voice 🎶Nothing Like His Voice 🎶💯🎉✋👑
Thanks Scott for doing this as always another great Tribute Video. Rest In Peace Wilson Pickett Jr. 🙏🕊️
YES! 😀 That Was Very Nice And Cool Of Them To Offer You To Keep The Key 🗝️ 😁😀✌️
SCOTT
Good video, I always enjoyed his music, rip to him.
Another great video Scott thanks !
Great research 💪
rest in peace very nice were you are
Im ready for you to come to Texas again love all your videos great content ✌ #scottontape
Very nice video today Scott.Thanks for showing us.✌️👍🙂❤️
Liked how u made sure door to mausoleum locked rock it bak and forth lol
Very respectful video………thank you ……… loved his music……………
nailed it Scott. Love brother Pickett's soulful voice.
W.P. BAD ASS!!
I remember The Commitments. Wilson Pickett ended up being late for their concert.
Loved his songs very sweet video you did Remembering him.
Keep up the amazing work my brother 💓💯🧠💗💗
Really cool! Loved some of his songs without really knowing the man! He seems like a nice person from the video clip you posted.
Thank you for sharing
That is smart to have a key so no one will destroy the property
Thank You Scott!
Oddly enough, I actually went to the high school that's next-door to this cemetery. My good friend last name is Pickett and we both are from Louisville, Kentucky so it makes me wonder if he's related to Wilson. I'm gonna have to get a hold of him and find out if he is.
Scott you do an excellent job on finding where artist have been laid to rest. You should put a book together of every grave marker you have gone too! People would by that, I would! Only shame about that is your wonderful voice would be gone! Great video! Be safe be healthy and carry on 🥰♥️🏴☠️
one of my favorite artist is burried in kentucky MIA ZAPATA from the band THE GITS :)
I enjoy your channel. Glad I found it...😁😊
GREAT VIDEO BUDDY, Keep'Em Coming.... Hope You Are Well :)
part of that shoals sound here in bama!
Scott you should go into movies or your own reality show.
Totally agree about Eddie’s on this part for sure💯☕️
Very nice
Love mustang Sally rip
In midnight hour was my favorite
Great video as usual. How did you end up getting key for the mausoleum?
I would also decline the key to the mausoleum, however if they had the key to Heaven, I would take the key and run like hell!!
RIP Wilson
❤️👏
Mustang Sally I guess you better slow your mustang down.. 🎵🎵🎸😎
Wilson Pickkett was on par with Otis Redding and James Brown and Little Richard
Love the vid but that was a creepy close up at 8:42 😂
Hey Scott, could you do a true crime story on the kid named Menhaz who killed his entire family in markham Ontario? It seems like a really complex and good story how he was caught
Eddie Murphy should play Wilson Pickett in a Biopic Movie.
about half of my dad's side is buried there
Oh wow. It’s a beautiful cemetery
Scott you are the best bye
Thank you!
Hey Scott on tape. If you know the Grimm life colective people. I follow them as well I do you. I hope. You come to Cincinnati maybe to film the the legendary kings records of Cincinnati and maybe meet & greet you. I consider myself a big fan & hope you reach out and contact me and hope to give you a tour of the Cincinnati area. Please respond back & hope to hear back from you.
Peace out.