Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers, and also as a solo artist.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Mavis Staples |
| Born | July 10, 1939 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
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| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1950–present |
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| Website | mavisstaples |
Staples was added into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.[1]
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Staples in 1971, while signed to Stax Records
Staples singing in Brooklyn, New York (2007)
Staples at the LBJ Library in Austin, Texas (2014)
References
- ↑ "BLUES HALL OF FAME - ABOUT/Inductions - Blues Foundation". Blues.org. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
Other websites
- Official website
- River Front Times: Mavis Staples Archived 2014-07-24 at the Wayback Machine
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