Family gospel/soul group made up of Roebuck "Pops" Staples (vocals, guitar; born 28 Dec 1915, died 19 Dec 2000) and his children Cleotha Staples (vocals; born 11 April 1934), Mavis Staples (vocals; born 10 July 1939), Pervis Staples (vocals; born Nov 1935), and Yvonne Staples (vocals; born 23 Oct 1938). Note that the group's name is The Staple Singers, but that the family name is Staples with a final "s".
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- Jelly - Pops Staples Review of the CD "Father, Father."
- Miss Funkyflyy's Mavis Staples Page Interview and album-by-album run-down with the Gospel/Soul legend.
- Mavis Staples Official site includes news, tour dates, biography, discography, and photos.
- The Stax Site: The Staple Singers Discography of singles and albums by the group on the Stax/Volt label.
- Roebuck Pops Staples and The Staples Singers Biography from the Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project.
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: The Staple Singers Inductee biography and timeline.