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The Oak Ridge Boys' tenor singer Joe Bonsall has announced his retirement from touring. Bonsall, who joined the country/gospel vocal quartet in 1973, has been a part of the half-a-century-old lineup that also consisted of Duane Allen, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban. The 75-year-old musician,
Nashville notes: The Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall retiring + more
Country quartet The Oak Ridge Boys are going to be without one of their key members, Joe Bonsall, who announced his retirement from touring due to health concerns.
The Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall has announced that he's retiring from touring due to the progressive nature of a neuromuscular disorder. "I am now to a point that walking is impossible so I have basically retired from the road," the 75-year-old shared. A new singer, Ben James, will take Joe's place on the group's ongoing farewell tour. You can read Joe's statement in full now on People's website. John Michael Montgomery has also announced his plans to retire from touring soon. "[2024] will be the start of my farewell tour as I have decided to wind down my touring career o...
Joe Bonsall said on social media that he has been battling a neuromuscular disorder, costing him his ability to walk.