Effective period / Period of releases: 1969 - 2001

Members: George Patterson, Raymond Patterson, Bernard Wills, Blake Hinds, Dave Williams (8), Curtis Pope, Jack Philpot

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.