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  • Jan 29, 1924
    Lillie Maude Collins is born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. Her son, Joe Bonsall, will become a member of The Oak Ridge Boys
    Jul 31, 1925
    Joseph Sloan Bonsall is born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His son, Joe Bonsall, will become a member of The Oak Ridge Boys
    Apr 2, 1946
    Joe Bonsall marries Lillie Collins. Two years later, they have a son, also named Joe Bonsall, who eventually becomes a member of The Oak Ridge Boys
    May 18, 1948
    Joe Bonsall is born in Philadelphia. In 1973, the ex-gang member becomes a tenor singer in the gospel quartet The Oak Ridge Boys, who soon shift into country music, using him as a lead voice on such hits as "Elvira," "Bobbie Sue" and "Love Song." The Oaks join the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015
    Jun 23, 1964
    Future Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall is in the stands at Philadelphia's Connie Mack Stadium, where the Phillies split a doubleheader with the Chicago Cubs, losing 2-0 in the opener and winning 9-0 in the second game
    Apr 5, 1972
    Elvis Presley performs at Memorial Auditorium in Buffalo, with future Oak Ridge Boy Richard Sterban on backing vocals. Fellow future Oak Joe Bonsall attends
    Sep 10, 1973
    The Oak Ridge Boys record "Why Me" at the Columbia Studios in Nashville, the first session to include new member Joe Bonsall
    Jun 9, 1984
    Lee Greenwood, Joe Bonsall, Gary Morris and Brenda Lee are among the participants during the third annual All American Country Games, a Fan Fair attraction at Vanderbilt Stadium in Nashville. Also taking part are Karen Brooks and The Judds
    Nov 10, 1984
    William Lee Golden marries Luetta Callaway in Las Vegas, with fellow Oak Ridge Boy Duane Allen serving as best man. Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban are groomsmen
    Apr 13, 1992
    The Oak Ridge Boys perform the national anthem for Kansas City's home opener at Royal Stadium against Oakland, while vice president Dan Quayle throws out the first pitch. Joe Bonsall does play-by-play for a half-inning as the A's win, 6-1

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