Oak Ridge Boys
Jan 2, 2023: Forbes: Oak Ridge Boys Duane Allen: ‘We’re Four Peterbilt Trucks Coming Right At You’
In Part 1 of our interview series with long-time member of the Oak Ridge Boys Duane Allen, we covered a lot of ground, including the musical evolution of his group since its gospel-roots inception in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in 1943; practical joking among group members on the tour bus; memories of the first time Allen heard one of his songs on the juke box; Allen’s work with other musicians including Paul Simon, Johnny Cash and Phil Ramone; who he still wants to work with in the music business and what it’s like playing to audiences in a communist country. Here, in Part 2, we focus on Allen’s spiritual side, celebritydom, touring at age 79, when it’s time to retire and more. Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville on Christmas Day, 2022.
In Part 1 of our interview series with long-time member of the Oak Ridge Boys Duane Allen, we covered a lot of ground, including the musical evolution of his group since its gospel-roots inception in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in 1943; practical joking among group members on the tour bus; memories of the first time Allen heard one of his songs on the juke box; Allen’s work with other musicians including Paul Simon, Johnny Cash and Phil Ramone; who he still wants to work with in the music business and what it’s like playing to audiences in a communist country. Here, in Part 2, we focus on Allen’s spiritual side, celebritydom, touring at age 79, when it’s time to retire and more. Following are edited excerpts from a longer conversation at Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville on Christmas Day, 2022.
Sept 24, 2013: The Boot:: The Oak Ridge Boys Announce 2013 Christmas Time’s-A-Comin’ Tour
This winter, the Oak Ridge Boys will head across the country for their 24th annual Christmas tour.
This winter, the Oak Ridge Boys will head across the country for their 24th annual Christmas tour.
Oak Ridge Boys: Monongahela (LP) MCA 100660
