When Richard Sterban joined the Oak Ridge Boys in 1972, matching up with Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, and the following year with Joe Bonsall (who passed away in 2024), the most recognized and successful lineup of The Oak Ridge Boys was officially formed. This would be the lineup enshrined in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015, though the legacy of the Oak Ridge Boys includes scores of members tracing all the way back to the 1940s. Richard Sterban became the band’s secret weapon, allowing them to go places other vocal groups in country and Gospel just couldn’t without a bass singer. Now Richard Sterban has revealed that he’s suffering from Cancer. Humans are alright, even if you don’t believe it from what you see on TV.”– – – – – – –If you found this article valuable, consider leaving Saving Country Music A TIP.