Overview
- Sterban, 82, said he was diagnosed in March 2025 and is under specialist care, expressing confidence about recovery and asking fans for prayers.
- He has been off the road since mid-May, with his last public appearance at the Academy of Country Music Awards on May 8 in Frisco, Texas.
- Aaron McCune and Tim Duncan have been covering bass vocals on tour as the group maintains its schedule.
- The Oak Ridge Boys have concerts booked through the end of 2025, with some outlets noting plans that extend into 2026.
- A member since 1972 known for his bass on “Elvira,” Sterban’s news follows a difficult year for the group that included Joe Bonsall’s death in July 2024 and Ben James joining the lineup.