Blake Shelton sent a heartfelt tribute to his buddy Joe Bonsall following his passing.
From 1973 until 2024, Joe was a member of The Oak Ridge Boys, a country and gospel band.
On Tuesday, Blake, 48, shared a snapshot of himself playing live with The Oak Ridge Boys.
“I’m heartbroken to hear of my friend Joe Bonsall’s passing,” he said on Instagram Stories.
“I have never seen Joe without a smile on his face and a genuine smile on his face.”
“He loved singing more than anyone I’ve ever met,” Blake explained.
My thoughts and prayers are with his brothers at @theoakridgeboys and their families. We’ve all lost someone important today.
Blake and The Oak Ridge Boys released the song “Doing It to Country Songs” in 2016.
Lou Gehrig’s disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, was the cause of his demise.
There is no treatment for neuromuscular diseases such as ALS. The voluntary muscles of the body are affected.
Fans learned of the singer’s illness four years later, in January 2024.
Jennifer and Sabrina were his two children from his marriage with Mary Ann. In addition, he had two great-grandchildren.
According to a Bonsall family press release, “Joseph is also the author of 11 books, including his upcoming memoir, I See Myself, which comes out in November.”
He had a terrific time on the farm. He was a Phillies baseball fan. “But Jesus and his family always came first, and we will see him again on the Promised Day,” the statement said.
Joe disclosed his condition and his decision to leave the band.
Not a single member of the original lineup remains in the band. Joe took great pleasure in singing. He was a voracious reader. He was a passionate writer. He had a great time picking up the banjo.
