The celebrity quotient in Ashburn is pretty low. Sure, we have some high-powered government officials living here and some high-wattage CEOs, but Hollywood-type celebrities are few and far between.
But once upon a time – a music star walked the streets among us.
Longtime residents may know this story, but newcomers will probably be surprised to learn that famed soul music singer and songwriter Wilson Pickett once lived right here in Ashburn…