Pops Staples
American gospel and R&B musician (1914-2000) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 85
Roebuck "Pops" Staples was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s", he was a songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2000 · aged 85
