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Famous Birth Today in History
Joseph Sloan Bonsall Jr.
Date of Birth
18 May, 1948
Date of Death
09 Jul, 2024
Age at time of Death
76 years
Cause of Death
Sclerosis
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Joseph Sloan Bonsall Jr.'s Quote's
Did You Know?
Beyond music, Joe was also an accomplished author, writing several books, including children’s stories, inspirational works, and his memoir From My Perspective.
His father, Joseph S. Bonsall Sr., was a decorated World War II veteran who served in Normandy on D-Day and later in the Korean War.
Joe Bonsall was a longtime tenor singer for the legendary country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, joining in 1973 and remaining with them for over 50 years until his passing in 2024.
Played banjo for over a decade, featuring on Rock of Ages CD.
Unlike many country stars, Joe was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making his journey into country and gospel music a unique one.
Famous Death Today in History
Chris Cornell
Date of Birth
20 Jul, 1964
Date of Death
18 May, 2017
Age at time of Death
52 years
Cause of Death
Suicide by hanging
Nationality
American
Gender
Male
Chris Cornell's Quote's
Did You Know?
Chris Cornell had a four-octave vocal range, allowing him to sing both powerful rock anthems and delicate acoustic ballads.
Chris Cornell was the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for the influential rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, shaping the grunge and alternative rock scenes.
Cornell was the first American male artist to write and perform the theme song for a James Bond movie with "You Know My Name" for Casino Royale.
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