Nathaniel "Crocket" Wilkie
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| Birth name | Nathaniel Wilkie |
| Born | 17 July 1955 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Genres | Disco, Funk, R&B, Jazz, Soul |
| Occupation(s) | Keyboardist |
| Instruments | Keyboards, Writer, Composer, Vocals, Producer |
| Years active | High School–2007 |
| Labels | Sigma Sound Studios |
Nathaniel Wilkie (17 July 1955 - 10 May 2007), known as Crocket, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His musical journey began in high school, where he became recognized for his talent across a wide array of musical instruments. Crocket is most renowned for his skills on the keyboard. Other than studio recording, Crocket's career included performing, touring, writing, composing, and vocals.
Music career
In 1977 Crocket began to record with the Village People and the Ritchie Family. A bout a year later, Gypsy Lane, a group where Crocket was an original and founding member, released an album in 1978 titled Predictions. In 1979 Crocket, worked with Wade Nichols on the Like an Eagle track. In the 1980s Crocket began to work with Patti LaBelle, where he spent the bulk of his career lasting over two decades. His contributions to the entertainment industry can be seen in various taped TV shows, recored concerts, and a movie appearance with Patti LaBelle, such as in the 1984 film A Soldier's Story, which starred Denzel Washington and was an Academy Award-nominated film.
Family History
Crocket was born July 17, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Nathaniel Wilkie Sr. and Dora Mae Allen. Through his paternal lineage, he is third generation American descending from Caribbean and French ancestry. His mother, Dora descends from Glasgow Saunders and son George Washington Hayes, two ancestors, that were documented having been laborers on the North Carolina State Building[1]. Glasgow was enslaved by Romulus Mitchell Saunders. Crocket also descends from a line of musicians and singers. Crocket's uncle, Earl Augustus Wilkie was a sculptor. His sister is former actress and professional dancer. Crocket also has a niece, nephew, and various cousins in the entertainment industry.
Personal Life
Crocket has two children, a son and a daughter. One residing in Pennsylvania and the other in New Jersey[2]
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