Background
Staples, Mavis was born in 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Staples, Mavis was born in 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Singer, Staple Singers, since 1951; represented by, United, 1954; represented by, Vee Jay Label, 1956; represented by, Columbia Broadcasting System/Epic, 1964; represented by, Stax, 1968; represented by, Curtom, 1975. Opened for Prince's overseas tour, 1990. Provided back-up vocals for Ray Charles, Kenny Loggins, Marty Stuart and others.
Daughter of Roebuck "Pops" and Oceloa S.