Wilson Pickett has been the embodiment of soul music for many music fans. In the book, In the Midnight Hour: The Life and Soul of Wilson Pickett, Author Tony Fletcher chronicles Pickett’s life from his gospel-infused upbringing in small town Alabama to his long lasting tenure at Atlantic Records in NYC.

On the WEOL Morning Show we spoke with Tony Fletcher who gave us a preview of his book and told us about the stories he heard while researching Wilson Pickett for his latest work. Hear this fascinating interview by clicking on the image of the book.