Frazier wrote Beneath Still Waters for Emmylou Harris in 1980, which became a No. Due to the coronavirus crisis, there will be a celebration of life planned at a later date. Taking to Twitter, Bonsall shared that he is currently home recovering from a hospital stay after being admitted for "pulmonary embolisms."Bonsall stated that his "recovery could take a while," and he also thanked his fans for all the "prayers and love" they have shown him during the difficult time. He also co-wrote Tanya Tuckers Whats Your Mamas Name? which became her first No. He was a man of kindness, generosity, and faith, who overcame a hardscrabble upbringing to offer smiling gifts to all of us. They became popular in Southern gospel during the 1950s. Cowboy & Indians: First off, Happy Birthday to you, sir. smokey Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Born January 26th, 1943 in Magnum, Oklahoma, Garys family moved to Lubbock, TX where his father was a pastor, and his family was very musical with both his father and mother working as Gospel songwriters. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 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. I remember seeing on TV a guy playing a double-neck, one neck a little shorter, Cook recalled. "We believe it was a suicide," Angelo Bitsis, a spokesman for the Cape Coral Police Department, said. She explained that they were in Tulsa, Oklahoma for treatment for Gary's cancer. Gary was a member of the Oaks for some time, and recorded three albums with the group. The Oak Ridge Boys Warn You to Beware of Scams Joining AARP and the DOJ to fight fraud He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. American gospel music legend, singer, producer, and pastor Gary McSpadden has died at the age of 77 in Tulsa after battling cancer. He passed a street sign for Elvira Street and pulled over and wrote my hearts on fire for Elvira. He also wrote giddy-up into it., However, the ooom-papa-mow-mow bit came about in a less conventional way, according to Sterban. Suits in hand, the men will board a private jet. Jeff was a sweet, sweet man and a hugely influential musician for us Alabama folks. He didnt have enough song there, so he got home and wrote verses about a woman. 13 Comments, Gospel singer and songwriter Gary McSpadden has died after a battle with pancreatic Cancer. A few years back we did an interview with. Catch Jim live weekdays beginning at 6:30 am for live local news, sports, weather and traffic plus the Community Bulletin Board, shenanigans with Ron . Click to reveal Jingle Bell Rock; 14. Songwriter Dallas Frazier, a multi-Grammywinner who is enshrined in theNashvilleSongwriters Hall of Fame, died on Friday, according to a report. Les Coughran. His songs helped Connie Smith to become a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Official website for The Oak Ridge Boys, including tour dates, discographies, biography and facts, fan club information, and merchandise for sale. I had heard the name here and there, but really did not know much about him. We are sad to report that former Oak Ridge Boy, Gary McSpadden died on April 15, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Oak Ridge Boys singer Joe Bonsall has revealed that he recently suffered a near-fatal health scare. McSpadden also produced the Jubilee television series from Branson, as well as many other concerts and specials from the musical Missouri town. You can have a great song and all, but if it doesnt have that feel, it just doesnt do anything. Theyre parents were movie star beautiful and talented. In his blog, Duane remembered how Bob and Margie moved their family to be close to where he lived, and recalled helping them set out presents for their kids on Christmas: I LOVED HELPING THEM AND SANTA CLAUS ARRANGE CHRISTMAS FOR ALL OF THEIR KIDS.BOB, MARGIE, AND I JUST BECAME LITTLE KIDS AS EACH CHILDRENS FAVORITE CEREAL WAS LAID IN THEIR PLACE IN STACKS..THIS WAS IN ADDITION TO THEIR OTHER GIFTS., Duane said Margie never spoke a BAD WORD about anyone, and that SHE WAS EASY TO LOVE AND I LOVED HER DEARLY.. McSpadden was 77 years old. News Oak Ridge Boys Singer Gone At 77 Country Cast 407K subscribers Subscribe Share 316K views 2 years ago Former Oak Ridge Boys Vocalist, Gary McSpadden, has passed away at the age of 77. 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. The group, with its classic '70s lineup of Sterban, . April 16, 2020 @ I know of Gary more from the Gaithers, and they posted a beautiful tribute the other day on the Gaithers Music social media pages. I never heard of McSpadden, but it does not appear that his brief membership in the pre-stardom Oak Ridge Boys is his claim to fame. ESPN personality Marty Smith posted on Twitter, Grateful for the generational joy his talent provided my family, joy that will live on through his music., In 2015, I interviewed Jeff Cook around the time Alabama released Southern Drawl, the bands 23rd album (and, to date, most recent) and their first in 14 years. 1 country hits alongside Frazier and Owens, including (Im So) Afraid of Losing You Again, in 1969, I Cant Believe That Youve Stopped Loving Me, in1970, and Then Who Am I, in 1974. We've received your submission. I would like to thank all the Faith and Wisdom Church family and all the many friends who have prayed with us during this time, she said. The Oak Ridge Boys biography and history on AllMusic including birthday, best songs, existing and new album information, and more. 1957-1998. Sad news! Every minute of the concert just brought back memories of my Christmases through the theyears.of all the hundreds of concerts I have seen live, this was one of the greatest and . 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. When you visit the site, Dotdash Meredith and its partners may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 1 . I was still singing tenor in what we called the glee club, he recalled. 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I started and built those first double-decks while I was at the Bowery (a bar) in Myrtle Beach., In Alabamas early days, the band played marathon sets for tourists down in Myrtle Beach. Their . This heartfelt project showcases the decades of close harmony singing between all four members. Friend and brother Jeff Cook of Alabama has passed. But Ill catch anything that will bite. The Oak Ridge Boys were invited to open the show because the event's founder, Mike Barhorst, passed away in March. Joseph Sloan Bonsall Jr. is an American singer who has been the tenor of the country/gospel vocal quartet The Oak Ridge Boys since April 1973. The Oak Ridge Boys came on the Country / Folk scene with the appearance of the album 'Seasons' released on November 30, 1985. For the Record One of the largest independent Christian music companies, Gaither Music Group also took to Twitter to pay tribute to McSpadden. Tim Knop 12:50 pm. Im confused. When Richard Sterban famously coined the "oom-pa-pa-oom-pa-pa-mow-mow" bass solo during The Oak Ridge Boy's crossover 1981 smash hit "Elvira," he not only forever solidified his tone in the halls of country music, he also became a lifelong pop culture icon in the process. 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. Gospel singers and a cappella groups frequently exhibit some remarkable vocal ranges. Maybe that has something to do with the way we say words and pronounce things and helps us with our harmonies., For their golden harmony vocals, a signature aspect of their sound, Alabama drew inspiration from the likes of Statler Brothers and Oak Ridge Boys, Cook said. However, they bounced back and collaborated with Nashvilles super-producer Dave Cobb for their 2021 albumFront Porch Singin. It is a great thing that has happened . Bill and Gloria Gaither took to their Facebook page to share memories of their dear friend. "We extend sincere condolences to Richard Sterban and his family on. Although none of its earliest members are represented among today ' s Oak Ridge Boys Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, Steve Sanders, and Richard Sterban the permanence of the gospel, country, pop, Cajun, and blues group as a whole remains assured by their dynamic sound. Duane dedicated a full LinkedIn post to Margie after her passing, titled, REST IN PEACE, MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER-IN-LAW!!!!! McSpadden was 77 years old. McSpadden was a former member of The Oak Ridge Boys, The Imperials, The Gaither Trio, and Gaither Vocal Band, with musical roots in quartet music and southern gospel. On Friday, May 21, they released their next single, Swing Down Chariot, from their upcoming album "Front Porch Singin.'" They were so popular, in fact, that they were able to get punched by a drunk cowboy at one . Experienced the worst and only electrical storm of my life. ALL OF THE CURRENT OAK RIDGE BOYS WERE INFLUENCED BY GARY, Duane wrote in his A DAY OF BEING THANKFUL!!!!!! 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. GOSPEL MUSIC HOF INDUCTION with former OAKS in 2000 #ThrowbackThursday Top L-R Gary McSpadden @joebonsall @DUANEALLEN @wlgolden @RASterban Jim Hamill Noel Fox Bottom L-R Tommy Fairchild Calvin Newton Willie Wynn Lon Deacon Freeman Ron Page pic.twitter.com/7DOv15sCmZ, The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) April 16, 2020. This heartfelt project showcases the decades of close harmony singing between all four members. Bearden 59 Powell 30. . Life on the road ended for the Oak Ridge Boys in March, but . He is relying on his faith to give him strength, saying, BUT, I KNOW THAT GOD WILL BE RIGHT THERE TO PUT THE PIECES BACK TOGETHER.. Steve Sanders (September 17, 1952 - June 10, 1998) was an American musician, singer, and songwriter. During the 1970s and 1980s alone, they achieved an impressive total of 30 chart-topping country hits. 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. Bush's funeral in Texas Thursday, fulfilling their long-held promise to perform for him for a . 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. And he said the oom-papa parts were supposed to imitate the bumps on the road. The Fort Payne High School grad and former Gadsden State Community College student is also a member of the Musicians Hall of Fame and Fiddlers Hall of Fame and a Gibsons Guitarist of the Year honoree. The Texas singer was inducted three times into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, in 1998, 1999, and 2000. blog post. Christmas Like Mama Used To Make; 12. However, that angelic voice eventually had a baritone awakening. Who: The Oak Ridge Boys . 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. Aaron McCune can not only can handle the bass parts to iconic country songs from The Oak Ridge Boys and others, he can go even deeper, and this is bringing the important element of four-part harmonies with bass in country music to a new generation. He certainly sounds like he was a fine man. April 17, 2020 @ Gary McSpadden, a member of iconic country music vocal group the Oak Ridge Boys as it transitioned from its gospel music roots as the Oak Ridge Quartet, died on Wednesday (April 15). (Photo by Jeff Daly/Invision/AP)Jeff Daly/Invision/AP. I dont know what that means but it looks good on my truck., The secrets of the ultimate 80s guitar virtuoso, 2 days after this bands Alabama show theyre opening for Metallica, If you werent at Stevie Nicks Halloween concert, you missed out, Americas next must-see rock band is from Canada. Heartbreaking., Country-gospel vocal quartet the Oak Ridge Boys posted, Heartbreaking news. Remember Which Country Music Hall of Famers Passed on Achy Breaky Heart? They became popular in southern gospel during the 1950s. The colourful lights of the Christmas trees and the performance of the oak ridge boys were amazing, then they did a recording and tribute to George Bush who passed away. (Pride died in 2020 to COVID-19-related complications). Performance & security by Cloudflare. The Oak Ridge Boys Richard Sterban Tells the Story Behind Elvira. 1 country hit. He was 65 years old. 1 singles and more than 30 Top 10 hits while also earning multiple Grammy Awards and numerous other accolades. Richard Benjamin 'The Old Man' Harrison passed away this morning surrounded by those he loved. We knew this week that God had a plan and his healing would be here on earth or in heaven. After leaving the Oak Ridge Boys, McSpadden went on to join The Imperials, and later The Bill Gaither Trio, and he Gaither Vocal Band. The way [Frazier] told the story before he passed away, Elvira Street had a lot of potholes; chuckholes he called them, he explained. 8:49 pm, Ann Stokman In addition to being a member of these influential musical groups, Mcspadden was a songwriter who gave us many recognizable gospel tunes including "Jesus Lord To Me," and "No Other Name But Jesus." And The Oaks, what a tremendous cut. Books Magazines. His time in the Oak Ridge Boys may not have been the biggest part of his career, but it is what makes him relevant to the country music world, and he was there when they officially changed their name, and released their first major label records. However, they found mainstream success in 1977 with the albumYall Come Back Saloon. I wont say we patterned our harmony on them, because its apples and oranges., When Cook wasnt playing music or recording in his own studio, fishing was his jam. It can make or break a record. The Oak Ridge Boys were unable to pursue their musical career in 2020 due to the pandemic. 3:33 am, Kathy Phillips In a LinkedIn blog post tiled A DAY OF BEING THANKFUL!!!!! Formerly of. This period of Richard's life is covered in detail in his book, From Elvis to Elvira, co-written with Steven Robinson. You can find out more about our use, change your default settings, and withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future by visiting Cookies Settings, which can also be found in the footer of the site. He could convey infectious fun with Elvira, and then write something as stunningly sad and true as Beneath Still Waters, Young added. Most recently, he had been the pastor at the non-denominational Faith & Wisdom church in Branson. 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. He was eventually inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with Duane and other members in 2000. The Oak Ridge Boys have earned 12 gold, three platinum, and one double platinum albumplus one double platinum singleand had more than a dozen national Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits. The Oak Ridge Boys. Get concert tickets, news and RSVP to shows with Bandsintown. 1 hit, Billboard reported. He also mentioned how the COVID-19 pandemic kept him from visiting any of his loved ones in their final moments, which hurts him even more: ALL OF THESE DEATHS HIT VERY HARDI HAVE FELT SO HELPLESS, BEING SEQUESTERED TO MY HOME..I DID NOT GET TO VISIT ANY OF THE THREE LOVED ONES BEFORE THEY PASSED, AND I CANNOT ATTEND THEIR FUNERALS.THAT HURTS DEEPLY IN MY GUT BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS DONE MY BEST TO HONOR THE LIFE OF THOSE WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY, he wrote. Then, the ball dropped. Pretty cool that he was with the Oaks, then Elvis, and then with the Gaithers. This includes personalizing content and advertising. He was 70. 10:36 am. April 19, 2020 @ day is a gift when he listened to a classic country station and counted eight consecutive songs by artists who had passed away. Ever since The Oak Ridge Boys were asked to perform at former President George H.W. Praying for all who knew and loved him! Our hearts and prayers go out to Duane and his family during this sad time. . You had to blow people away to sell records and . From there, McSpadden joined The Bill Gaither Trio in 1977, and began working as a pastor before stepping down to pursue music full time as the group became the Gaither Vocal Band. Your email address will not be published. Friend and brother Jeff Cook of Alabama has passed. blog post, Duane spoke about the hurt hes been feeling after losing his brother, friend, and sister-in-law in such a short amount of time. Lead vocalist Duane Allen found his way to Oak Ridge in the 1960s, along with baritone William Lee Golden. 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). With a house on Lake Guntersville, Cook liked to fish for bass mostly, he said. 1:24 pm. We would Share on FB and pray with each other for his wife. He was 77-years-old. Paul Barhorst, the president of Country Concert and Mike's son, opened. He will be truly missed., Americana superstar and fellow Alabama native Jason Isbell posted, Such sad news. CDs Vinyl. Doodle Owens, including 1969s All I Have to Offer You (Is Me), which was Charley Prides first No. 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. [Elvira] was written by Dallas Frazier, who passed away last year, Sterbantold the Houston Chronicle. As of 8:40 AM Pastor passed peacefully surrounded by his family into the arms of God., Bill Gaither, Elvis Presley, Gary McSpadden, Lauren Mascitti, The Imperials, The Oak Ridge Boys, Di Harris April 18, 2020 @ Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. well-respected journalist, and radio broadcaster Chuck Dauphin has passed away. Photos provided The Oak Ridge Boys are celebrating the 40th anniversary of their hit song, "Elvira." Richard Sterban, far right, spoke with the News Press about the song's history and what's . Country music quartet The Oak Ridge Boys sang "Amazing Grace" at the late President George H.W. The Grand Ole Opry members. All rights reserved (About Us). Oak Ridge Boys Member Gary McSpadden Has Died Trigger News 13 Comments Gospel singer and songwriter Gary McSpadden has died after a battle with pancreatic Cancer. I believe he was coming home from a recording session in east Nashville. More than 25 singers have passed through the. (Rick Diamond/Getty Images for GMA). The Oak Ridge Boys. In the early 70s, guitarist Jeff Cook started a band called Wildcountry with his cousins, and five years later the band changed their name to Alabama. Maryville 59 Oak Ridge 51. After news of Cooks death, musicians took to Twitter to pay their respects. Rebecca Angel Baer is the Senior Digital Editor, with a strong focus on News. Then, just three days after Gary's death, Duane lost his beloved sister-in-law, Margie. In recent years, Cook stared down the challenges of Parkinsons disease, which impacted his ability to play music and forced him to step away from the band around 2018. In 1976, Frazier was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and he continued producing top hits. April 18, 2020 @ The Oak Ridge Boys wereinductedinto the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015. After playing rhythm guitar in the Oaks Band, Sanders was asked to replace William Lee Golden, the baritone in The Oak Ridge Boys, who had left the group in 1987. 11:33 pm. Jan 2, 2023. So sorry about yet another Brand New Star up in heaven tonight! Steve Sanders, 45, who was part of the Oak Ridge Boys for nearly a decade and sang on some of the million-selling group's later hits, died early Wednesday at his Florida home. When Bush, the nation's 41st president, passed away Friday, Oak Ridge Boys members were ready to show up whenever they were needed. 126.1K Followers. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sanders was 45 when he died at his home in Cape Coral, Fla. Jeanne Schick of the Medical Examiner's Office of Lee County, Fla., found his cause of death to be a gunshot to the head. 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. Thanks for contacting us. The group itself has existed in some incarnation for 70 years, with over 25 singers shuffling through the lineup. Gary passed away on Wednesday (April 15) at the age of 77 following a brief battle with cancer. 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. New Jersey native Sterban opened up about one of their most iconic hits in a recent interview. Country-gospel vocal quartet the Oak Ridge Boys posted, "Heartbreaking news. 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This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. Preached a two week meeting for them as a boy-preacher (16 -17 yrs old) in Ponca City, OK. Later in his career, Gary McSpadden continued to work as a pastor, and hosted multiple live and televised music shows, and also worked as a producer for multiple bands and artists. They worked together for 13 years at the Faith and Wisdom Church in Branson, Missouri. The band The Oak Ridge Boys recently shared some sad news. April 18, 2020 @ On Nov. 8, the band confirmed on social media Cook had died the previous day. As a younger man, did you think you would make it this long . It had always been bubbling in the back of my mind to get one so finally I took two Music Mans and built it myself. McSpadden was part of The Imperials when they famously sang backup for Elvis Presley. He and his sister Sheryl were two of the prettiest children you ever saw. Gifts. 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