Oak Ridge Boys History Multiple Choice Quiz | Oak Ridge Boys

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1. What was the original name of the quartet in 1944 that would later become the Oak Ridge Quartet, then the Oak Ridge Boys?

Answer: The Georgia Clodhoppers

In late 1944, Wally Fowler began putting a group together to back him up on personal appearances. In a reference to his own origins in the red hills of Georgia, he called the band the Georgia Clodhoppers!

2. When bass singer Richard Sterban joined the Oak Ridge Boys in 1972, who did he replace?

Answer: Noel Fox

In 1972 Noel Fox left the Oak Ridge Boys due to his disgust toward the gospel music industry at the time, and the way they were treating the Oak Ridge Boys because they dared to be different. They quit wearing neckties, and began wearing turtlenecks, as well as using a full band behind them instead of just a piano. Due to these things, other gospel groups at the time treated them very badly, and promoters would not book their shows.

3. When Joe Bonsall joined the Oak Ridge Boys in 1973, who did he replace?

Answer: Willie Wynn

In 1973, Willie and four business associates started a Piper airplane dealership, and he left the Oaks for his interest in the dealership. Then in 1974 energy prices sky rocketed and supply plummeted, and the dealership went out of business. After 14 years of struggling with the Oak Ridge Boys, Willie left just a few short years before the Oaks hit super stardom. In retrospect, I'm sure, considered a very bad move!

4. What is the name of the man that became the Oak Ridge Boys manager in the mid 70s, who guided the group to super stardom?

Answer: Jim Halsey

In 1974-75, Jim Halsey (the Godfather) became the group's manager. He told them they were just "three minutes away from stardom"...meaning a hit song. After tireless searching for the right song in the country realm, the band recorded the lyrics, "She played tambourine, with a silver jingle..." and the rest is history.

5. Joe Bonsall and Richard Sterban sang in another gospel quartet prior to joining the Oak Ridge Boys. What was the name of that quartet?

Answer: The Keystones

The Keystones were a popular group in the 60s. They played shows with the Oak Ridge Boys, which is how Joe and Richard got acquainted with the Oaks, and those friendships led to the offers to join the group.

6. The first official Oak Ridge Boys music video was never released in North America, but rather in Australia. The song and video were a hit. What song was it for?

Answer: Easy

Oddly enough, the Oaks filmed a music video for "Easy" and it was never released in America. It was way ahead of its time. It was a concept video that showed the story of the song. The Oaks "act" in it. It's not just a video of live clips. This video is VERY hard to come by, and is a real treat if you ever get to see it.

7. Of the classic line-up of the four guys we all know and love, Duane Allen was the first to join, and continued to mold and shape the Oak Ridge Boys until they became superstars.

Answer: False

William Lee (Bill) Golden was the first to join in January of 1965. Duane Allen joined about a year later. As stated before, Richard Sterban did not join until 1972, and Joe Bonsall in 1973.

8. Of the men below, who is the one who has never been a member of the Oak Ridge Quartet or Oak Ridge Boys?

Answer: Herman Page

E. Smith "Smitty" Gatlin was with the Oak Ridge Quartet from 1956-1966. Gary McSpadden was with the Oak Ridge Quartet from 1962-1964. "Big" Jim Hamill was with the Oak Ridge Quartet during 1964. There was never a man named Herman Page that was with the Oak Ridge Quartet or Boys.

9. In the 70s the band that backs up the Oak Ridge Boys released four albums. Two of them were under the name "The Oaks Band" and the other two were under which name?

Answer: Rockland Road

The Oaks Band released 'The Top 10 By The Top 4' in 1971, then 'Super Hits' in 1974. Then they changed their name to Rockland Road, and released a self-titled album in 1976, and another album entitled 'Planet Time' in 1977. All of these albums are very rare and very hard to come by.

10. In 1975, the Oak Ridge Boys were starving, and struggling financially, almost to the point of bankruptcy. Which county legend added them to his show to help them out?

Answer: Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash believed in the Oak Ridge Boys more than they believed in themselves. He often told them there was magic in the room when all four of them were together. He constantly encouraged them to not give up, break up, or anything of the kind. So, when they were about to go under, he supported them financially, and a couple of years later, Johnny Cash's beliefs came to pass!

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Oak Ridge Boys History Trivia Quiz

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