The country music community is reeling over the loss of Joe Bonsall, a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years. Bonsall passed away on July 9, from complications of ALS, with many artists taking to social media to express their grief over the loss of one of country music’s most legendary singers. Blake Shelton: “I’m heartbroken to…
The Oak Ridge Boys are speaking out about the loss of longtime member, Joe Bonsall, who was 76 years old when he passed away on July 9, from complications from ALS. Bonsall was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years, retiring from touring in January as his disease progressed. Duane Allen, Richard Sterban and William Lee…
The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall may not be able to perform with the group anymore, but he isn’t done being creative. The 75-year-old reveals on social media that he has finished another book, I See Myself. “I have FINISHED MY BOOK … oh I finished writing it long ago but I have been editing and doing rewrites and…
The Oak Ridge Boys‘ are working on a new album, but sadly it will not include Joe Bonsall. Bonsall, who announced in December he was retiring from touring due to his health, reveals that he will not be part of their next project. The Oak Ridge Boys announced on social media that they were working on a new album,…
Joe Bonsall just shared a sweet memory of how his fellow The Oak Ridge Boys‘ bandmate, Duane Allen, helped him while they were on tour last year. Bonsall, who recently retired from life on the road amid health challenges, recalled how Allen came to his immediate assistance when needed, and without being asked. “One year ago today I was…
Bill Gaither is paying tribute to The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall, who recently announced he was retiring from touring, amid the group’s American Made: Farewell Tour, due to health concerns. The award-winning quartet often performed with Gaither and his wife, Gloria, as part of the famed Gaither Homecoming Series, forming a close friendship with the gospel music pioneer…
Joe Bonsall is leaving The Oak Ridge Boys, while in the middle of their American Made: Farewell Tour. The 75-year-old announces his retirement from touring, due to his ongoing health issues. “Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over four years now) of a neuromuscular disorder,” Bonsall, who has been performing while sitting down, explains….
The Oak Ridge Boys‘ Joe Bonsall is giving an update on his health, after he was replaced for some shows by Rudy Gatlin. Bonsall initially shared the news on June 17 that he was having some health issues, which he now says was because of a pulmonary embolism that left him hospitalized. “I could have easily died last…
