History of Joe Bonsall in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: July 11, 2024

Joseph Sloan Bonsall Jr. was an American singer best known as the tenor vocalist for the country/gospel vocal quartet The Oak Ridge Boys, a position he held since October 1973. In addition to his success with The Oak Ridge Boys, Bonsall also had a solo chart credit with the band Sawyer Brown on their 1986 single 'Out Goin' Cattin'', where he was credited as 'Cat Joe Bonsall'.

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May 18, 1948: Birth of Joe Bonsall

Joe Bonsall was born on May 18, 1948.

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August 24, 1953: Birth of Nancy Marie Bonsall

Joe Bonsall's younger sister, Nancy Marie, was born on August 24, 1953.

October 1973: Joe Bonsall Joins the Oak Ridge Boys

In October 1973, Joe Bonsall joined the Oak Ridge Boys as their tenor vocalist.

1986: Collaboration with Sawyer Brown

Joe Bonsall, credited as "Cat Joe Bonsall," collaborated with Sawyer Brown on their single "Out Goin' Cattin'" in 1986.

1997: Release of "The Molly Books"

Joe Bonsall launched his four-part children's book series, "The Molly Books," in 1997.

2001: Death of Joe Bonsall's Parents

Both of Joe Bonsall's parents, Joseph Sloan Bonsall Sr. and Lillie Maude Collins, passed away in 2001.

2003: Publication of "GI Joe and Lillie"

In 2003, Joe Bonsall published "GI Joe and Lillie," a book chronicling his parents' lives during and after World War II.

2015: Induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame

Joe Bonsall was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame as a member of the Oak Ridge Boys in 2015.

January 3, 2024: Retirement Announcement

Citing a neuromuscular disease, Joe Bonsall announced his retirement from touring with the Oak Ridge Boys on January 3, 2024, with Ben James replacing him for the remainder of the tour.