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Mavis Staples

American R&B and gospel singer (born 1939)

Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. Named one of the "Greatest Singers of all Time" by Rolling Stone, she rose to fame as a member of her family's band the Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member.

During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles "I'll Take You There" and "Let's Do It Again". In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.

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Mavis Staples

what: one person
from: Chicago
born: 1939
on the air here: 1 song
still after: 1 song

File card: Mavis Staples

real name: Mavis Staples

labels: Epic Records

genres: soul, blues, rhythm and blues

awards: Kennedy Center Honors, "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award, "Spirit of Americana" Free Speech Award, Blues Music Award, Libera Award for Best Blues Record, Maple Blues Awards, Order of Lincoln

plays: voice

member of: The Staple Singers

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Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939, Chicago, Illinois, USA) is an American gospel, R&B and soul singer and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band , and also as a solo artist. She is the daughter of and sister of , and . Also known as: M. Staples, Mavis, Mavis Leak Staples, Mavis Staple, Mavis Stapless From Discogs (free to use). Their entry