Oak Ridge Boys' Joe Bonsall dies after complications with illness

Joe Bonsall of the Oak Ridge Boys died after complications with his illness.

He was 76.

Bonsall was battling ALS.

He was a 50-year member of the American music group The Oak Ridge Boys. He was a member of the Grand Ole Opry and was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Hall of Fame, the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame.

In October 2022, Bonsall spoke on the passing of friend and country music legend Loretta Lynn.

Close friends of Loretta Lynn remember her humor, warmth and friendship

At the request of Joe, there will be no funeral. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The ALS Association or to the Vanderbilt Medical Center ALS and Neuroscience Research Center.

The family is requesting privacy.

The Country Music Association, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Academy of Country Music released statements on his passing.

“When I think of the Oak Ridge Boys and their place in Country Music history, the image of Joe with his huge smile and boundless energy comes to mind so clearly. His commitment to serving others while developing Country Music into a worldwide sensation will never be forgotten and our industry has been made better because of him. Today, we lost an incomparable energy and voice in music. He will be missed greatly by all who were fortunate to know him.” – Sarah Trahern, Country Music Association CEO

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