Rusty Golden, Son of Oak Ridge Boys' William Lee Golden, Dies at 65
The musician and songwriter passed away at his home in Hendersonville, Tennessee, leaving a legacy in both country and gospel music.
- Rusty Golden began his music career at age 13, playing drums for The Rambos.
- He later toured with Larry Gatlin and recorded with Marty Stuart and the Oak Ridge Boys.
- Golden co-founded The Boys Band and The Goldens, achieving notable success in the 1980s.
- He returned to gospel music, earning multiple No. 1 Southern Gospel songs and awards.
- Rusty was still touring and writing new songs with his family band before his death.