Calvin Newton, an Oak Ridge Boys veteran, died earlier this month at the age of 93. He was the band’s lead singer for three years in the 1950s.
Newton is a member of the GMA Gospel Hall of Fame and the Tri State Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame, and also a Korean War veteran.
He was never a part of the version of the Oak Ridge Boys that most of us know today, but helped lay a foundation for the group’s success.
During his funeral, the band got up on stage and sang a tribute to their dear friend.
The band took to social media to dedicate Newton.
Heading to Georgia for a funeral … an old Oak Ridge Boy passed away. Calvin Newton He was 90 sweetest tenor voice you’ll ever hear! I’ll sing for him tomorrow … That’s Calvin in the middle … @oakridgeboys history pic.twitter.com/d4X1wwdvpP
— Joe Bonsall (@joebonsall) March 12, 2023
Rehearsals with the Gospel choir this morning for Calvin’s funeral. A blessing to see and sing with so many longtime dear friends … we are singing Will The Circle Be Unbroken … funeral begins in 30 minutes..: #RIPCalvinNewton
— The Oak Ridge Boys (@oakridgeboys) March 13, 2023
Here are some of our favorite songs from Calvin Newton.
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