The Staple Singers Edit

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The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (1914-2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (born 1934), Pervis (born 1935), Yvonne (b. 1936), and Mavis (b. 1939). They are best known for their 1970s hits "I'll Take You There", "Respect Yourself", and "Let's Do It Again".

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51 Releases (50 under their own name and 1 credit on others' music) Edit

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Cleotha Staples

current & founder member
25112 CONTRIBUTOR Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples

current & founder member
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Pervis Staples

current & founder member
51143 CONTRIBUTOR Roebuck "Pops" Staples

Roebuck "Pops" Staples

founder member
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Yvonne Staples

current & founder member

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