Remembering Joe Bonsall from The Oak Ridge Boys

We are saddened to hear of the passing of country music legend Joe Bonsall. He was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys for more than 50 years and was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with the group. We were honored to have him stop by Larry's Country Diner with The Oak Ridge Boys over the years and are honored to share this collection of great songs to remember him.

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[briankady]

The Oak Ridge Boys were a part of my childhood memories. Rest in peace, Joe Bonsall.

[lindavaughn]

Joe Bonsall, Toby Keith, Rusty Golden and all the greats are singing with the ANGELS in HEAVEN 😢😢😢. Till we all meet again

[bettyevans]

RIP Joe. God bless his family and the Oak Ridge Boys. 🙏🙏

[dennisbeheler]

His book GI Joe and Lily about his parents was truly touching story

[jameshoward]

Rest in peace Joe one of the best tenor singers of all time you will be truly missed praying for the family and friends 🙏🙏

[plumberroy]

In 1983 I was i young guy working in truck stop on midnights. On lunch break 3:30 a m . Joe Bonsall played a couple of games of Joust with me, got a picture and everyone signed it for my wife. I only spent 30 minutes around Mr Bonsall, vut it was long enough to know that he was a true gentleman thak you for a memory

[Smidgen_]

I hope Joe, William and The Sheriff are together making music in heaven. RIP to them all.

[joburkham]

My mom died a year ago . She had the biggest crush on Joe . Now she'll finally get to meet him .😍

[cards]

My heart is breaking. The Oaks have been a favorite group of mine for so many years, and Joe was the spark in the act. Great tenor, fabulous personality, and such a kind man. He and his family kept his ALS private, which was certainly their right.
Fans just weren’t aware of the severity of his disease.
I know the Oak RidgeBoys are headed toward retiring. Duane lost his wife and William Lee lost his son, both tragedies were very recently.
I think the Oaks have given us so many years of joy, great songs and wonderful concerts. They are entitled to take time for themselves and families.
I’m glad Joe is out of his pain, my prayers are with his family. I’ll miss him so very much. I treasure all my concert memories, and am grateful I never got rid of my vinyl albums. I’ll never stop listening to The Oak Ridge Boys.
R.I.P., Sweet Joe. 😢💔

[lori]

I am so sad...Heaven is rejoicing with his coming home. Looking forward to meeting him up there someday soon!

[reginadenoyer]

Sorry for his loss. My thoughts and prayers 🙏 go out to his family, the Oak Ridge Boys and all his families and friends

[dwightmoore]

Another sad day in country music for sure

[DeanBanks-vj]

Joe was the energy behind the Oaks--Rest in Peace Joe.

[heathertews]

Praying for Mary Ann and Joe’s Daughter’s and Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren and Joe’s Sister and Duane and William Lee and Richard at this time such a sad 😞 day Joe will be greatly missed he will be rejoicing with Rusty and Norah Lee Singing in the Choir Praising Jesus no more Pain. 🙏🏻

[cynthiamcgee]

Back in the seventies when I worked at the Cow Palace on North Tejon and Nevada streer in Colorado springs, The oak ridge boys came in after hours and sang with us and then we all went to breakfast at the waffle House on 8th Street.
I'll never forget it it was wonderful and fun.

[davidtasler]

Rest In Peace Joe 🙏 Sending prayers for his family and the Oak Ridge Boys 😢❤

[Froggyh]

Rest In Peace Joe. "I Guess It Never Hurts To Hurt Sometimes" ❤🙏🎶

[harmonyherb]

There will never be another sound like the Oak Ridge Boys. RIP Joe

[claylyons]

The Oaks and The Statler Brothers....my 2 favorite country quartets growing up in the 1970's. Thanks Joe for your hard work and dedication to country and gospel music.

[elainesimons]

Oakridge Boys and Statlers were my favorites. You just can't match them. To all who have gone now and before, , , you are missed.😢❤