Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

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Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, died Saturday, his family and the band said in a statement. He was 83.

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Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, died Saturday, his family and the band said in a statement. He was 83. The story falls into Newseze's local desk and is being actively tracked by our editorial team. Calm framing, primary-source references, and respectful tone — every Newseze story is scored for drama and conspiracy before it reaches you. Worth knowing: Newseze refreshes its newsroom every hour and flags fast-moving local and breaking news as it develops. Watch this page for updates. Reporting: ABC 7 New York.

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