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The Staple Singers were an American gospel, soul, and R&B singing group. Roebuck "Pops" Staples (December 28, 1914 – December 19, 2000), the patriarch of the family, formed the group with his children Cleotha (April 11, 1934 – February 21, 2013), [1] Pervis (November 18, 1935 – May 6, 2021), [2] [3] and Mavis (b.
Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist.She rose to fame as a member of her family's band The Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member.
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Chrystal Jade Ruby Opal Orchard (born late 1980s), known professionally as Chrystal, is a musician from Farnworth in Greater Manchester. Her 2017 single "Waves" attracted attention from BBC Radio 1Xtra and The Sunday Times and garnered comparison to Lily Allen and Katy B. She then released the tracks "New Shoes", "2 Real", and "Vibe".
Happy Nightmare Baby is the only studio album by the American band Opal, released in 1987 by SST Records in America and Rough Trade Records in England. [1] It was the only album released by the band while together, singer Kendra Smith leaving during the tour to promote it, to be replaced by Hope Sandoval, the band evolving into Mazzy Star.
The musicians are the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section and the Memphis Horns, augmented by overdubbed guitar, Moog synthesizer, Mellotron and harmonica by Terry Manning. "We the People" was frequently used as a campaign song for U.S. President Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential election in the United States.
All compositions by Roebuck Staples except where noted "Uncloudy Day" (Josiah Kelley Alwood) – 3:02 "Let Me Ride" – 2:46 "God's Wonderful Love" (James Bracken) – 2:46
Kendra Smith (born March 14, 1960) [1] is an American musician who was a founding member of The Dream Syndicate, a member of Opal, and later recorded as a solo artist. Biography [ edit ]