Wilson Pickett at MLK Tribute

Wilson Pickett at MLK Tribute

A group of soul musicians performed at a concert hosted by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) tonight (January 15, 1973) to pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

The 2nd Annual concert was turned into an album titled Keep the Dream Alive, a double album that featured Soul Artists, Gospel singers and poets, who paid homage to the slain civil rights leader. (continue reading RareSoul.com)...

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Ad For Wilson Pickett's single "Hey Jude"

The “Wicked” Wilson Pickett landed on the pop charts today (December 21, 1968) with a cover version of The Beatles’ track “Hey Jude.” It was a big deal, because at the time, The Beatles’ version was still on the charts. (continue reading RareSoul.com)...

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