Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has been active in the music industry for more them seven decades now. She is a talented singer who rose to fame as a member of her family’s band The Staple Singers. During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles “I’ll Take You There” and “Let’s Do It Again”
In this article, we will dive into her early life to know more about her, especially her birthday, age, and place of birth, among other interesting facts about him.
What age is Mavis Staples?
Mavis Staples was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 10, 1939, to Pops Staples and Oceola Staples, hence, she is currently at the age of 83.
She began her career with her family group in 1950. Initially singing locally at churches and appearing on a weekly radio show, the Staples scored a hit in 1956 with “Uncloudy Day” for the Vee-Jay label.
Staples was briefly married to Spencer Leak in 1964; they divorced when Staples would not end her music career to stay home. She has no children.
