Mavis Staples

Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family's band The Staple Singers, and also as a solo artist.

Staples was added into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Blues Hall of Fame in 2017.

References

Other websites
 Official website
 River Front Times: Mavis Staples 

Category:American Grammy Award winners
Category:1939 births
Category:Living people
Category:American movie actors
Category:American R&B musicians
Category:American R&B singers
Category:American gospel musicians
Category:American civil rights activists
Category:African-American singers
Category:Musicians from Chicago
Category:Actors from Chicago
Category:Singer-songwriters from Chicago
Category:Activists from Chicago