Roebuck 'Pops' Staples

Born: 1914-12-28

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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Wag the Dog

as Pops Staples
Released: 1997-12-25

During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To...

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True Stories

as Mr. Tucker
Released: 1986-10-10

A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its...

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The Last Waltz

as Self
Released: 1978-05-01

Martin Scorsese's documentary intertwines footage from "The Band's" incredible farewell tour...

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The Klansman

as The Staple Singers
Released: 1974-10-25

A small southern town has just been rocked by a tragedy: a young white woman has been raped by a...

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The Psychiatrist: God Bless the Children

as The Staple Singers
Released: 1970-12-14

A hip psychiatrist teams up with an ex-addict to combat drug addiction in a small town in this...

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Blues at the BBC

as Self
Released: 2009-05-01

Collection of performances by British and American blues artists on BBC programmes such as The...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self - The Staple Singers
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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The Midnight Special

as Self - The Staple Singers
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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