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Sad news out of Nashville today.

He was replaced by Ben James.

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Born in Philadelphia, Bonsall joinedThe Oak Ridge Boysin 1973.

Joe Bonsall of The Oak Ridge Boys

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The group famouslyperformed Amazing Grace at president George H.W.

Joe loved to sing.

He loved to read.

Joe Bonsall Banjo

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He loved to write.

He loved to play banjo.

He loved working on the farm.

The Oak Ridge Boys

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And he loved the Philadelphia Phillies.

But Jesus and his family always came firstand we will see him again on the Promised Day.

Rest in peace, Joe.

Joe Bonsall, Duane Allen‎, William Lee Golden and Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys perform on stage at the Poplar Creek Music Theater in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, August 12, 1984

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