The Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall Dies at 76
Legendary Tenor Vocalist of Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees Succumbs to Long-Standing Neuromuscular Disorder
Bonsall Dedicated Over 50 Years to Beloved Quartet, Leaving in 2023 Amid Health Concerns
Joe Bonsall, the Grammy Award-winning tenor vocalist and longstanding member of the renowned country and gospel group the Oak Ridge Boys, has passed away at the age of 76. Bonsall's death was announced on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, with an official statement confirming that he had succumbed to a neuromuscular disorder that had plagued him for several years.
Bonsall's career with the Oak Ridge Boys spanned more than half a century, beginning in 1973. During his time with the group, he played a pivotal role in their success, contributing his signature tenor vocals to numerous hit songs such as "Elvira," "Fancy," and "Gonna Take a Lot of River." The group's induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018 celebrated their exceptional achievements and influence in country music.
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