Band,
R&B/Soul and Rock
US funk band active since the late 1960s, led by trumpeter and vocalist Curtis Pope. They are best known as Wilson Pickett's backing band for over 20 years, their name inspired by his song "I'm A Midnight Mover." They also backed, produced and arranged for many other funk and soul artists over the decades. "Wilson Pickett and the Midnight Movers" performed live until 1997, when the Movers struck out on their own. They were still performing as of 2017 and are currently based in Manassas, Virginia.
George Patterson ts 1942-2003 US | |
Raymond Patterson g *1937 US | |
Bernard Wills voc, g | |
Blake Hinds eb | |
Dave Williams dr | |
Curtis Pope tr, fh, h, voc | |
Jack Philpot org, perc, bs |
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Truckin' | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 2001 | Compil. |
Lost For Words | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1974 | Single |
Can't Stand The Heat / Mississippi Foxhole | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1974 | Single |
Follow The Wind | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1974 | Album |
Lost For Words / Blackenstein | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1974 | Single |
Party (With Every Muscle In Your Body) | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1973 | Single |
Put Your Mind In Your Pocket | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1972 | Single |
Follow The Wind | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1972 | Single |
Why Don't We Do It In The Road Parts 1 & 11 | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1972 | Single |
Do It In The Road | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1970 | Album |
Everybody's Talkin' At Me | Midnight Movers Unlimited | 1969 | Single |
Music Makers / Stop Look And Listen | Midnight Movers Unlimited | Single | |
Music Makers | Midnight Movers Unlimited | Single |