"Farewell Joe Bonsall: Oak Ridge Boys' Beloved Tenor Dies at 76" News Update
Joe Bonsall, the Oak Ridge Boys' renowned tenor who won a Grammy Award, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 76.
Bonsall capitulated to entanglements from amyotrophic parallel sclerosis (ALS), a neuromuscular problem, as per an assertion from his loved ones. " Joe wanted to sing, read, compose, play banjo, work on the homestead, and backing the Philadelphia Phillies. The statement continued, "But Jesus and his family came first, and we will see him again on the Promised Day."
Bonsall, who was born in Philadelphia and now lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee, left his previous gospel group, the Keystones, and joined the Oak Ridge Boys in 1973. During Bonsall's tenure, the 1940s-born Oak Ridge Boys experienced a golden age with hits like "Elvira" in 1981, "Bobbie Sue" in 1982, and "American Made" in 1983. Elvira" was a significant crossover success, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the country chart.
Nerve cells that control muscle movements become damaged in ALS, which is also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Within three to five years of being diagnosed, most patients pass away. Bonsall was passionate about fighting fraud despite his illness. In 2019, the Oak Edge Young men cooperated with the Branch of Equity and the AARP Misrepresentation Watch Organization to bring issues to light about senior extortion. They gave advice on how to avoid fraud at their concerts and participated in public service announcements and social media campaigns.
In September 2023, the Oak Edge Young men started a goodbye visit, however Bonsall resigned from visiting in January because of his four-year fight with ALS. His replacement was announced to be Ben James, who has performed with Doyle Lawson and Dailey & Vincent. I'm currently where strolling is unimaginable, so I have essentially resigned from the street. Bonsall stated, "It has just gotten too difficult." I am grateful to the Oak Ridge Boys, band, crew, and staff for their unwavering love and support over the past 50 years. I am grateful to those who have been praying for me and ask you to keep praying.
Bonsall revealed in June 2022 that he had survived pulmonary embolisms on X, which was previously Twitter. In November, his posthumous memoir "I See Myself" will be published. It will add to his 11 books, including the four-part children's series "The Molly Books."
Bonsall was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the Philadelphia Music Alliance's Walk of Fame during his five decades with the Oak Ridge Boys. According to Kyle Young, CEO of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, "Joe Bonsall was the sparkplug for the Oak Ridge Boys for fifty years." His jovial demeanor and high, crystal-clear tenor voice never failed to excite the audience. Certainly, each time he sang, he made our worries go away.
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