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Cleotha Staples(1934-2013)

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Cleotha Staples was born on 11 April 1934 in Drew, Mississippi, USA. She died on 21 February 2013 in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
BornApril 11, 1934
DiedFebruary 21, 2013(78)
BornApril 11, 1934
DiedFebruary 21, 2013(78)
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Known for

The Last Waltz (1978)
The Last Waltz
8.1
  • Self - Performer(as The Staples)
  • 1978
The Folk Gospel Music Festival
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1969
The Midnight Special (1972)
The Midnight Special
8.6
TV Series
  • Self - The Staple Singers
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: I'll Take You There (2009)
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: I'll Take You There
7.3
Video
  • Self
  • 2009

Credits

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Self

  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: I'll Take You There (2009)
    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: I'll Take You There
    7.3
    Video
    • Self
    • 2009
  • The Last Waltz (1978)
    The Last Waltz
    8.1
    • Self - Performer (as The Staples)
    • 1978
  • The Midnight Special (1972)
    The Midnight Special
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Self - The Staple Singers
    • 1974
  • Wattstax (1973)
    Wattstax
    7.7
    • Self - The Staple Singers (uncredited)
    • 1973
  • The Folk Gospel Music Festival
    TV Special
    • Self
    • 1969

Archive Footage

  • Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President (2020)
    Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
    7.6
    • Self (archive footage, uncredited)
    • 2020
  • Mavis! (2015)
    Mavis!
    7.4
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2015
  • The 56th Annual Grammy Awards (2014)
    The 56th Annual Grammy Awards
    6.6
    TV Special
    • Self - The Staples Singer (In Memoriam) (archive footage)
    • 2014
  • The Greatest (1998)
    The Greatest
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage, uncredited)
    • 1999
  • Bruce Willis in Bruce Willis: Respect Yourself (1987)
    Bruce Willis: Respect Yourself
    5.7
    Music Video
    • Self (archive footage, uncredited)
    • 1987

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • The Staples
  • Born
    • April 11, 1934
    • Drew, Mississippi, USA
  • Died
    • February 21, 2013
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA(Alzheimer's disease)
  • Parents
    • Roebuck 'Pops' Staples
  • Relatives
    • Mavis Staples(Sibling)

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Member of the The Staple Singers which was composed of Cleotha, Pervis, Cynthia and Mavis Staples.
  • Nickname
    • Cleedi

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