Happy Birthday Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family’s band The Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member. During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles “I’ll Take You There” and “Let’s Do It Again”.[1] In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album. The Staple Singers (LIVE) - I’ll Take You There 1972 “I’ll Take You There” is a song writte

Remembering Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) He was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s",[1] 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. Nobody's fault but mine #popsstaples #thestaplessingers #soul #gospelmusic #LegendaryBlues #SoulMusic #MusicalLegacy #BluesIcon

The Staple Singers The Staple Singers were a revolutionary American gospel, soul, and R&B family group, formed by patriarch Roebuck "Pops" Staples and his children (Cleotha, Pervis, Yvonne, and Mavis), famous for their uplifting harmonies and powerful "message music" that soundtracked the Civil Rights Movement and became pop and soul hits in the 1970s, including "Respect Yourself" and "I'll Take You There". They blended spirituals with blues and folk, evolving from church performances to chart-t

One of the heavy hitters of my collection: Pops Staples’ guitar. This is an instrument of light and power, and I’m honored that Mavis Staples and Yvonne Staples have entrusted me with it. | Marty Stuart