On December 19, 2000, Roebuck “Pops” Staples died aged 85. Being songwriter, guitarist and singer, he was one of the key figures of the gospel, soul and R&B scene of the 60’ and 70’, and was best known as founder and leader of The Staple Singers. He released four solo albums:

• Jammed Together – 1969
• Peace to the Neighborhood – 1992
• Father Father – 1994
• Don’t Lose This – 2015 (posthumously released)