Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000) was an American gospel and R&B musician. A "pivotal figure in gospel in the 1960s and 1970s," he was an accomplished songwriter, guitarist and singer. He was the patriarch and member of singing group The Staple Singers, which included his son Pervis and daughters Mavis, Yvonne, and Cleotha.
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1993Late Night with Conan O'BrienTV showas Self - Guest · 1 episodes
1992Later... with Jools HollandTV show1 episodes
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1978The Last WaltzMovieas Self
1975Let's Do It AgainMovieTheme Song Performance
1974The KlansmanMovieas The Staple Singers
1972The Midnight SpecialTV showas Self · 2 episodes
1970The Psychiatrist: God Bless the ChildrenMovieas The Staple Singers
1961The Mike Douglas ShowTV showas Self - The Staple Singers · 1 episodes