The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group. Roebuck “Pops” Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (April 11, 1934 – February 21, 2013), Pervis (November 18, 1935 – May 6, 2021), and Mavis (b. 1939). Yvonne (October 23, 1937 – April 10, 2018) replaced her brother when he was drafted into the U.S. Army, and again in 1970. They are best known for their 1970s hits “Respect Yourself”, “I’ll Take You There”, “If You’re Ready (Come Go with Me)”, and “Let’s Do It Again”. While the family name is Staples, the group used “Staple” commercially.
Associated Acts
Curtis Mayfield Steve Cropper Booker T. & the M.G.'s The Ross Singers
Genres
Soul blues funk R&B gospel pop
Labels
United Vee-Jay Checker Riverside Stax Epic Columbia Discos CBS CBS Records American Recording Company Curtom United Artists WEA Warner Bros. Atlantic Sony Music
Origin
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Years Active
1948 94
Name
The Staple Singers