Biography
Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished 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.
Gender
Male
IMDb Id
nm0822925
Known For Department
Acting
Also Known As
The Staple Singers
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Date of Birth
1914-12-28
Place of Birth
Winona, Mississippi, USA
Date of Death
2000-12-19
