New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) A 2005 Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient as a member of the Staple Singers, Cleotha Staples - along with father "Pops" and siblings Mavis, Pervis, and Yvonne - was part of one of Stax Records' most important and successful acts.
Their songs spread messages of hope, brotherhood and self-respect through some of R&B's finest and most passionate voices, and their music remains as vital today as when it was recorded.
Music has suffered a great loss, and our thoughts and condolences are with her family, friends and all those who have been moved and influenced by her strong, soulful voice.
Neil Portnow
President/CEO
The Recording Academy
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