Roebuck 'Pops' Staples

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.

Born:

Dec 28, 1914 In Winona, Mississippi, USA

Movie/TV Credits:

4

First Appeared:

In the movie The Klansman 1974-10-25

Latest Project:

Movie Wag the Dog 1997-12-25