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Wilson Pickett
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In 1991 he was arrested for assaulting his girlfriend.
In 1993 he received one year in jail and five years probation for hitting a pedestrian while driving drunk.
In 1996 he was arrested for cocaine possession.
Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991.
Is referenced in the song "Life Is A Rock But the Radio Rolled Me" by Reunion.
Moved to Detroit as a child. Joined a group called The Falcons when he was a teenager.
Father of six children.
His earliest music experience was in Baptist church choirs. His home life as the youngest of 11 children was less uplifting.
His cover version of "Hey Jude" was
Duane Allman
's idea.
Was friends with Arthea Franklin, Solomon Burke, and Otis Redding.
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