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The Wicked Pickett: The Life and Times of Wilson Pickett

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12/03/2012

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Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who and a Wilson Pickett fan, profiles the soul star.

Roger Daltrey, singer with The Who and a Wilson Pickett fan, tells the story of the soul star with contributions from Wilson's brother, his ex-partner Dovie Hall and Bobby Womack.

Roger Daltrey, lead singer of The Who and a Wilson Pickett fan, tells the story of the soul legend. 

Contributors include Wilson's brother Max; his ex-partner Dovie Hall; and soul stars like Bobby Womack and Eddie Floyd, who experienced the exceptional singing talent first hand; as well as the wild side, which earned him the nickname "The Wicked Pickett".

Pickett died in 2006, aged 64, but he left a legacy of classic hits like Mustang Sally, The Land of 1,000 Dances, and In The Midnight Hour. He was determined to be a singing star from an early age and his brother Max remembers how Wilson would always be getting into fights, whilst also singing gospel in church.

Little Richard spoke fondly of his friend at Wilson's funeral and those who loved him, and were influenced by him, sum up the "Wicked One's" legacy.

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