Joe Bonsall Retires from The Oak Ridge Boys Due to Health Issue

Ben James to Replace Bonsall for Remainder of Farewell Tour

Joe Bonsall, tenor singer for The Oak Ridge Boys, has announced his retirement from touring due to a neuromuscular disorder that has made walking impossible.
Bonsall, who joined the group in 1973, thanked the band, crew, and staff for their support over the past 50 years.
Ben James, a 27-year-old singer and songwriter, will replace Bonsall for the remainder of The Oak Ridge Boys' Farewell Tour.
Bonsall's health issue has been developing over the past four years.
The Oak Ridge Boys, a country and gospel quartet, was originally founded in 1943 and is known for songs including 'Elvira' and 'American Made.'