Mavis Staples is alive and well and just released a new CD titled 'You Are Not Alone' produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco. September 14, 2010.
Mavis STAPLES has written: 'Don't change me now'
Mavis Staples was born on July 10, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Have a Little Faith - Mavis Staples album - was created in 2004.
Mavis Staples is alive and still performing. Yvonne Staples used to travel with Mavis as her manager. She recently retired. Cleotha Staples has retired. Roebuck Staples has died.
Yes, Mavis Staples has one daughter named Sytze "Yvonne" Staples. Yvonne has been involved in her mother's music career and has occasionally performed alongside her. Mavis has often spoken about the importance of family in her life and career.
Yes, Mavis Staples' sister, Cleotha Staples, was tragically murdered. Cleotha, along with her siblings, was part of the renowned gospel group The Staple Singers. The incident was a significant loss for Mavis and her family, deeply impacting her personal and musical life.
The Colbert Report - 2005 Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy 6-128 was released on: USA: 6 October 2010
This is a selection from her 1989 album Time Waits For No One.
Mavis Taylor died in 2007.
Mavis Doering died in 2007.
Mavis Freeman died in 1988.
Mavis Tate died in 1947.