A baritone who performed in numerous Gospel groups throughout his career, including The Statesmen, The Oak Ridge Boys, The Imperials, The Bill Gaither Trio, and The Gaither Vocal Band, Gary McSpadden was also a solo singer and songwriter, television host, and pastor throughout his nearly 60 year career. Then . https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfy9oXYEdsQqUq15--Esm-A/ Thank you for stopping by the channel! NASHVILLE, TN - AUGUST 29: Oak Ridge Boys' and Wives, Duane Allen, Nora Lee Allen, Donna Sterban, Richard Sterban, Simone De Staley, William Lee Golden, Mary Bonsall and Joe Bonsall attend Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden at there wedding on August 29, 2015 at The Rosewall in Nashville, Tennessee. Bill and Gloria Gaither took to their Facebook page to share memories of their dear friend. Gary first began pursuing a solo career in 1979, and by 1988 began solely focusing on a career as a solo artist that resulted in 16 solo albums. But Ill catch anything that will bite. 8:32 am. McSpadden recorded 3 albums with the Oak Ridge Boys and the current members of the band, took to Twitter to mark the sad occasion. And boy did it change, he quipped. The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) January 27, 2023 Sterban has been with The Oak Ridge Boys for 50 years, leaving his gig with Elvis Presley to join the quartet. "But, it was kind of an interesting thing in . He was 65 years old. Bush's funeral in Texas Thursday, fulfilling their long-held promise to perform for him for a . Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall has revealed that he recently suffered a near-fatal health scare. Due to the coronavirus crisis, there will be a celebration of life planned at a later date. Suits in hand, the men will board a private jet. The Oak Ridge Boys. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Oak Ridge Boys members Duane Allen, left, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban, right, along with presenter Ronnie Milsap, second from right, are celebrating their Single of the . Pride scored two other No. The Oak Ridge Boys. 126.1K Followers. And the ability to entertain people, not necessarily just when youre singing., Cooked credited Alabamas musical longevity partly to the familial connected between he and his [distant] cousins: Owen, the bands charismatic frontman, and affable bassist Gentry. September 16, 2022 @ Obituary for Mr. James "Jimmy" Capps. Apr 19, 2020 AceShowbiz -. May Fred, Gary, and Margie rest in peace. Remember Rodney Crowells Version of the Oak Ridge Boys Elvira? 3.4K views, 78 likes, 6 loves, 2 comments, 16 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Center Stage Magazine: ELVIS PRESLEY passed away on this day back in 1977. Questions or ready to book? His wife, Carol took to Facebook to share his passing with their community at the church they led in Branson, Missouri, Faith and Wisdom Church. This has been a quick and difficult journey we have been on. The photo here is the same photo of Steve that also died. The other members of the Oak Ridge Boys showed their support for Duane by tweeting about his losses and asking their fans to keep him and the Allen family in their prayers. His songs helped Connie Smith to become a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. When I was a young singer with The Faith Four Quartet I thought Gary McSpadden was the coolest gospel singer ever He was once an Oak Ridge Boy but I saw him with The Imperials and often imitated (quite badly) his rendition of Gloryland Rest Easy Gary, Bonsall wrote on Twitter. It was during this time in the midst of Elvis' heyday that Richard was offered the position as bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys, and he had to make a major decisionremain on the big stage or chase his own dream. Your email address will not be published. But a couple of weeks ago when I was reviewing the new album from Lauren Mascitti, I saw in her bio that she had moved to Branson to sing backup for former Oak Ridge Boys member Gary McSpadden at the age of 12, and thought Huh. I sort of fell into a wormhole tracking his career and the long legacy of the Oak Ridge Boys in general. I never heard that name until this article- looks like he had a pretty good career doing what he wanted to do. 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By the late '60s, with more than 30 members having come and gone, they had a lineup that included Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Noel Fox and Willie Wynn. 1 hits with A.L. What a life he livedrest in peace! Frazier, who was born in Spiro,Oklahoma, also co-wrote numerous No. We would Share on FB and pray with each other for his wife. One thing about that, if you come to our shows, you see it, Sterban said. American singer and a 46-year member of The Oak Ridge Boys, Joe Bonsall took to social media to mourn McSpaddens death. Im confused. "Sometimes you wonder; you look back over your life and you wonder where has all the time gone," Sterban tells Everything Nash. Strange two weeks later Im reporting that hes passed away. April 17, 2020 @ Cowboy & Indians: First off, Happy Birthday to you, sir. He will be tremendously missed by our family, the team at Gold & Silver Pawn and his many fans the world over. Complete song listing of Oak Ridge Boys on OLDIES.com. Gary McSpadden has been inducted a total of three times in the Gospel Music Hall of Fame from his various projects and pursuits, and is also a member of the Texas Gospel Music Hall of Fame. This period of Richard's life is covered in detail in his book, From Elvis to Elvira, co-written with Steven Robinson. Your IP: Gary was a member of the Oaks for some time, and recorded three albums with the group. Country singer Travis Tritt posted, Sending out my deepest condolences to the family, friends and band mates of Jeff Cook from Alabama. The single 'You Made a Rock of a Rolling Stone' quickly became a fan favorite and made The Oak Ridge Boys one of the fastest growing acts at that moment. As most of you know Gary and I have been in Tulsa at the Cancer Treatment Center of America. The former Oak Ridge Boys singer died from a self-inflicted gunshot to the head, according to reports. Gary McSpadden replaced Ron Page, and appeared on three records with the Hall of Fame group before reuniting with Jake Hess and singing with The Imperials. Billy R. Smith, Jr., their longtime bus driver, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (Sept. 21). I believe his son Shawn manages Kip Moore. In his A DAY OF BEING THANKFUL!!!!!! Here are some highlights from our conversation, edited for clarity and brevity. Of course, were talking about the iconic Elvira. Ron Harper A half-century ago, tenor Joe Bonsall and bass Sterban joined and the band held its. It can make or break a record. Former Oak Ridge Boys Singer Gary McSpadden Dead at 77, Oak Ridge Boys Land a Perfect Joke Before Amazing Grace Performance at President Bushs Funeral. Call: 1 (417) 544-1944 Get $100+ of free extras! When I do that part in person, I look out in the audience and see all the men trying to sing along with me., Believe it or not, Sterban first started singing as a Soprano as a child in his church choir. One of the largest independent Christian music companies, Gaither Music Group also took to Twitter to pay tribute to McSpadden. 8:49 pm, Ann Stokman Growing up, he enjoyed fishing, playing trumpet in the . Then, just three days after Garys death, Duane lost his beloved sister-in-law, Margie. The singerswife said he died peacefully surrounded by his family members. April 3, 2022 @ McSpadden produced Dove Award-Winning recordings for numerous groups like, The Bill Gaither Trio, The Cathedrals, and The Gaither Vocal Band. As the wonderful, deep bass voice featured in iconic Oak Ridge Boys classics like, "Elvira," he helps to round out their unique and trendsetting sound. !, Duane reflected on all of his recent loses, including the death of his brother. Jimmy was born on May 25, 1939 in . Learn more about the "Mother Church" of country music inRyman 130: The Evolution of an Icon! However, they bounced back and collaborated with Nashville's super-producer Dave Cobb for their 2021 album Front Porch Singin. New Jersey native Sterban opened up about one of their most iconic hits in a recent interview. We knew this week that God had a plan and his healing would be here on earth or in heaven.. He was a man of kindness, generosity, and faith, who overcame a hardscrabble upbringing to offer smiling gifts to all of us. The Oak Ridge Boys Warn You to Beware of Scams Joining AARP and the DOJ to fight fraud STUNNING NEWS Lisa Marie ELVIS only daughter has passed away at age 54 wow #RIPLisaMarie 13 Jan 2023 01:57:28 Duane cared for Fred deeply, and said he was aHERO in his life. So they put me in the second bass section. April 17, 2020 @ 1 . @oakridgeboys. Jeff was a sweet, sweet man and a hugely influential musician for us Alabama folks. McSpadden grew up in Lubbock, Texas and his musical career began in the 1960s with gospel music as he filled in for a member of the Statesmen Quartet. He'd had a long career as a gospel singer before ultimately landing a gig as the Oak Ridge Boys' sideman guitarist at the peak of their commercial success in the early '80s. Jimmy Fortune to Undergo Bypass Surgery to Correct Concerning Heart Issues, Oak Ridge Boys Richard Sterban to Miss Opry Show Due to Injury, The Oak Ridge Boys Duane Allen Reflects on the Christmas Song That Almost Wasnt, Oak Ridge Boys Joe Bonsall: I Could Have Easily Died Last Weekend, Oak Ridge Boys Joe Bonsall Thanks Fans for Prayers as Health Issues Force Him to Sit Out Shows. The Spring Rummage Sale will be hosted by Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church on Saturday, March 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come on out to the Pre-Sale Friday, March 3, 6 to 8 p.m. (All prices doubled). The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet originating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. He and his sister Sheryl were two of the prettiest children you ever saw. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. Heartbreaking., Country-gospel vocal quartet the Oak Ridge Boys posted, Heartbreaking news. Lots of time wed start 8:30 or nine oclock in the morning and play until one oclock (a.m.) with a lunch break around six. Silver Bells; 11. The tune, written and originally recorded by Dallas Frazier in the 60s, was reinvented by The Oak Ridge Boys in 1981. He also produced TV series such as Jubilee, and produced and appeared in several music concerts in the 1990s and 2000s, Christian music portal Hallels reported. According to Alabamas statement, Cook is survived by his wife of 27 years Lisa Cook, his mother Betty Cook, brother David Cook, Crystal Cook, his father-in-law Jerrial Williams, his brother-in-law Randy Williams and many nieces and nephews. New Ashley McBryde Song Light On In The Kitchen, Mo Pitney Tributes JD Crowe with Old Home Place, New Adam Hood Song You Love Me Like That, Channing Wilson Crazy Over You (Official Performance Video), Larry Sparks, Mamas Apron Strings (Video), Bella White Break My Heart (Official Video), Johnn Cash Ragged Old Flag Feature from Super Bowl, New Shefton Kash Song Forevers Not As Long As It Used To Be, Kaitlin Butts What Else Can She Do (Official Music Video), Lainey Wilson Covers Rolling Stones You Cant Always Get What You Want, Fmr. The experience honed the band on multiple levels, Cook said. Required fields are marked *, Notify me of follow-up comments via e-mail. 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