Roebuck Staples

Roebuck "Pops" Staples

American Gospel and R&B singer, guitarist and songwriter.

Founder and leader of the group [a98590],

formed with his daughters [a=Cleotha Staples], [a=Mavis Staples], [a=Yvonne Staples] and son [a=Pervis Staples].

Born: December 28, 1914 in Winona, Mississippi

Died: December 19, 2000 in Chicago, Illinois