Joe Bonsall passed away on July 9 at the age of 76. His death follows a prolonged struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Bonsall sang with The Oak Ridge Boys since 1973, although recently retired from touring because of his condition.   On July 9, Joe Bonsall passed away. He was 76 when he died following a years-long battle with ALS, and ultimately died of complications related to the neurological disorder. News of his passing comes from a press release shared by his management team on Tuesday. Bonsall was a tenor vocalist who sang for the country and gospel quartet The Oak Ridge Boys. He performed with the band since 1973, but in January announced his retirement from touring as he contended with worsening ALS symptoms. Bonsall requested no funeral plans be arranged, but instead that well-wishers donate to the Vanderbilt Medical Center ALS and Neuroscience Research Center or the ALS Association. Joe Bonsall has passed away My personal statement … “Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over 4 years now) of a neuromuscular disorder. I am now to a point that walking is impossible so I have basically retired from the road. It has just gotten too difficult. It has been a great 50 years… — Joe Bonsall (@joebonsall) January 3, 2024 “Many of you know I have been battling a slow onset (over 4 years now) of a neuromuscular disorder,” Bonsall announced on Twitter back in January. “I am now to a point that walking is impossible so I have basically retired from the road. It has just gotten too difficult… There is a young man named Ben James singing for me out there and he needs your love and encouragement … his sound is different than mine but he brings a ton of talent to the table! The @oakridgeboys will finish the Farewell Tour without me but rest assured I am good with all of it! God’s Got It!!!” THE WORLD’S LARGEST COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW, from left: Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall (of The Oak Ridge Boys), Dottie West, Kenny Rogers, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban (of the Oak Ridge Boys), (aired April 5, 1978) / Everett Collection Click for next Article The post Joe Bonsall, Longtime Member Of The Oak Ridge Boys, Dies At 76 appeared first on DoYouRemember? - The Home of Nostalgia. Author, Dana Daly