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Pervis Staples
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Gospel, folk, and soul singer who was a founding member of the Staple Singers.
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Active
1950s - 1960s
Born
1935
in
Drew, MS
Died
May 6, 2021
in
Dolton, IL
Genre
R&B
,
Religious
Styles
Gospel
,
Southern Gospel
Member Of
The Staple Singers
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