Richard Sturban of The Oak Ridge Boys
The Oak Ridge Boys bassist Richard Sturban has died at the age of 83. This was reported by his family and staff, reports AP.
The Oak Ridge Boys bassist Richard Sturban has died at the age of 83. This was reported by his family and staff, reports AP.
The artist died in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The cause was complications of bronchitis and pneumonia after a long battle with cancer.
He has been in the group since 1972. For her, he left the backing vocalist Elvis Presley.
The Oak Ridge Boys have received five Grammy Awards and 23 nominations. They have performed at American Bandstand and Grand Ole Opry. The band toured with Johnny Cash and sang backing vocals on Paul Simon's hit Slip Slidin' Away.
Sterban toured with the band until 2025, until his health deteriorated.
In 2015, Sterban and three other members were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Head of the audience Kyle Young called him an unwavering force and a founding figure in country music.
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