Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys Dies at 76
Joe Bonsall, a member of the Oak Ridge Boys, died Tuesday at the age of 76. NBC News reported Bonsall died from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, according to a…
Joe Bonsall, a member of the Oak Ridge Boys, died Tuesday at the age of 76.
NBC News reported Bonsall died from complications of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease, according to a statement from representatives of his family.
“Joe loved to sing. He loved to read. He loved to write,” according to the statement. “He loved to play banjo. He loved working on the farm. And he loved the Philadelphia Phillies. But Jesus and his family always came first — and we will see him again on the Promised Day.”
Bonsall was a native of Philadelphia and resided in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Bonsall, who joined the Oak Ridge Boys in 1973, was a part of the band during its heyday with hits such as “Elvira,”“Bobbie Sue” and “American Made.”
“Elvira” reached No. 1 on the country chart and No. 5 on Billboard’s all-genre Hot 100.
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