Mavis Staples
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Most Influential Person
American singer
Why Is Mavis Staples Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She 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 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.
