Tour Tickets
FEB 18, 2023
SFJAZZ Center – Miner Auditorium, San Francisco, CA
Concert Tickets tour 2022-2023
Biography and Tour
Mavis Staples (born July 10, 1939) is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer, actress, and civil rights activist. She has recorded and performed with her family’s band The Staple Singers, and also as a solo artist.
Staples was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 10, 1939. She began her career with The Staple Singers in 1950. The group signed to Vee-Jay Records in 1955 and released their first single, “Uncloudy Day”, in 1956. They achieved mainstream success with hits such as “The Weight” (1968), “Respect Yourself” (1971), and “I’ll Take You There” (1972).
Staples has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including the Martin Scorsese concert film The Last Waltz (1978) and the documentary Wattstax (1973). She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999, and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2005. In 2016, she released her album Livin’ on a High Note.
Reviews
“Mavis Staples is a national treasure, and her concert was an experience I will never forget.” –John C., Chicago, IL
“Her voice is as strong as ever, and her energy on stage is incredible. She put on an amazing show!” –Mary S., Detroit, MI
“I saw Mavis Staples in concert last night, and it was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. She is an incredible performer with so much talent. If you have the chance to see her live, do not miss it!” –Lisa K., New York, NY