Roebuck "Pops" Staples, a renowned American gospel and R&B musician, was born on December 28, 1914, and departed this life on December 19, 2000. This pivotal figure in gospel music during the 1960s and 1970s, was a masterful songwriter, guitarist, and singer, whose impressive talents left an indelible mark on the music industry.
As the patriarch and a member of the iconic singing group, The Staple Singers, Roebuck "Pops" Staples shared the stage with his talented family members, including his son, Pervis, and daughters, Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
