The Oak Ridge Boys, known for their gospel and country music, have experienced a series of heartbreaking losses this year. The band announced the death of their tenor Joe Bonsall, who retired from touring in January and passed away in July at 88. Duane Allen, the band's frontman, also mourned the loss of his wife Norah Lee Allen on Easter. The band's social media confirmed the death of Richard Sterban's father-in-law on the same day. Country music writer and producer Jimmy Carter expressed his love and support for the group during this difficult time.
The Oak Ridge Boys sing "Amazing Grace" during a funeral service for former President George H.W. Bush at St. Martin's Episcopal Church on Dec. 6, 2018, in Houston, Texas.The Oak Ridge Boys set out on their farewell tour in 2024, but sadly and tragically not everyone made it through the year unscathed.and you will see many names with attachments to the band. The list includes tenor Joe Bonsall , who retired from the road in January, and died in July at the age of 88.
Also this year, Norah Lee Allen, the wife of frontman Duane Allen, died back on Easter. Allen addressed her death in a Facebook post a short time later.Country music star reacts to blowback from Trump meeting with surprising Biden revelation Just hours after Allen announced his wife’s death on Easter, it was revealed that singer Richard Sterban’s wife, Donna, lost her father, too.
Oak Ridge Boys Deaths Joe Bonsall Duane Allen Norah Lee Allen Richard Sterban
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