The Oak Ridge Boys

The Oak Ridge Boys is a country and gospel band in the United States.

The group began as the "Oak Ridge Quartet" in 1945, singing gospel music and becoming popular during the 1950s. Their name was changed to the

The Oak Ridge Boys is a country and gospel band in the United States.

The group began as the "Oak Ridge Quartet" in 1945, singing gospel music and becoming popular during the 1950s. Their name was changed to the "Oak Ridge Boys" in 1961, and they remained a gospel-oriented group until the late 70s, when they changed their image and concentrated more on country and pop music. By this time, the band's lineup had become relatively consistent: lead singer Duane Allen, tenor Joe Bonsall, baritone William Lee Golden, and bass singer Richard Sterban.