The Oak Ridge Boys is an American country and gospel vocal quartet. The group was founded in the 1940's as The Oak Ridge Quartet and they became popular in Southern gospel during the 1950's. Their name was changed to the Oak Ridge Boys in the early 1960's, and they remained a gospel group until the mid-1970's, when they changed their image and concentrated on country music. They have produced their most well-known country and crossover hits such as "Elvira" (1981), "Bobbie Sue" (1982), and "American Made" (1983). The lineup consisted of Duane Allen (lead), Joe Bonsall (tenor), William Lee Golden (baritone), and Richard Sterban (bass). Golden and Allen joined the group in the mid-1960's, while Sterban and Bonsall joined in the early 1970's. Aside from an eight-year gap (1987–1995) when Golden left the group and was replaced, the lineup has been together since 1973 and continues to tour and record.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
The Boys have performed at Herald Square for three consecutive Thanksgiving parades.