The Falcons - A History of the Music Business

Willie schofield signed wilson pickett up to a management contract. The intention was at first that schofield would manage picket as a solo performer. But then joe stubbs got ideas above his station and started insisting that the group be called joe Stubbs and the falcons, which put the others backs up. They tried a few other singers in their circle, including warvingay, but were turned down. So in desperation, they turned to picket. This wasn't a great fit the group thought that pickett was too black,. Both in that he had too much gospel in his voice and literally in that he was darker skinned than the rest of