Roebuck Staples

On 3 records in 1 Record Tribe collection

Played on

The Last WaltzThe Band, 1978Guitar, Vocals

Be Altitude: Respect YourselfThe Staple Singers, 1972Written-By

Why Am I Treated So Bad!The Cannonball Adderley Quintet, 1966Written-By

About

Roebuck “Pops” Staples
American Gospel and R&B singer, guitarist and songwriter.
Founder and leader of the group ,
formed with his daughters Cleotha Staples, Mavis Staples, Yvonne Staples and son Pervis Staples.

Born: December 28, 1914 in Winona, Mississippi
Died: December 19, 2000 in Chicago, Illinois