Duane Allen
ENTERTAINER • PRODUCER • BUSINESSMAN
A native of Taylortown, Texas, Duane (“Ace”) Allen had formal training in both operatic and quartet singing before becoming a member of the Oaks in 1966. He has written a book on the history of Gospel music and has an honorary doctorate from a Christian college.
Joe Bonsall
ENTERTAINER • SONGWRITER • AUTHOR
Joe’s Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, background shows through clearly in his love of the Philadelphia Phillies.
According to Joe, “I live and die with the Phillies, no matter where they are. 1993 was great for me; one of the highlights was going home to Philadelphia and taking my parents to two World Series games. That was so cool.”
Website: http://www.josephsbonsall.com/
Richard Sterban
ENTERTAINER • ANNOUNCER • ATHLETIC TEAM OWNER
Baseball has also been a longtime passion. For many years he has been an owner of the Nashville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers AAA club), attending spring training, even taking bus trips with the team.
His well-tailored clothing reveals one of his other loves.
His well-tailored clothing reveals one of his other loves.
William Lee Golden
ENTERTAINER • HISTORIAN • PAINTER
Perhaps best known as the outstanding baritone voice of the legendary Oak Ridge Boys, William Lee Golden’s impressive talents range broadly. His music is recognized the world over. His contributions to history and Native American understanding have earned noteworthy awards and continuing appreciation. And, in recent years, he is making a distinctive mark in publishing and in fine art, rendering paintings of beauty and uniqueness. Visible with his long beard and flowing hair, he is one of the most recognized personalities in Country and Gospel music—the renowned “Mountain Man of Music.”
Website: http://www.williamleegolden.com
