Sterban died Nov. 14 in Hendersonville, Tennessee, due to complications from bronchitis and pneumonia after fighting a battle with cancer, his family and the music group announced.
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Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83
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Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83
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Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83
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Mr. Sterban, who was a backup vocalist for Elvis Presley, was a singer of extraordinary range and power who could hit notes so low they could only be felt.
Known for his signature "oom poppa, mow mow" bass line on "Elvira," Sterban had 17 No. 1s on the Hot Country Songs chart with The Oak Ridge Boys, plus two top 40 hits on the all-genre Hot 100.
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