Staples, Pops, 1914-2000
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About
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 the singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
Occupations
- African American singers
- Arrangers
- Gospel Singer
- Singers
Associations
- Member of The Staple Singers
- Associated with The Band
- Associated with Jas Obrecht
Places
- Winona, MI, US
- Chicago, IL, US
Variant Names
- Staples, Roebuck "Pops", 1915-2000
- Staples, Roebuck, 1915-2000
- Staples, Pops, 1914-2000
Metadata
Exist dates: Birth 1915-12-28, Death 2000-12-19. Nationality: American. Languages used: English.
Related descriptions: LC/NACO, National Archives and Records Administration, Virtual International Authority File, WorldCat Identities, Wikidata.