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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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"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys. Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys' bass singer known for his signature refrain on 'Elvira', has died aged 83 after complications from bronchitis and pneumonia. Covered by 18 outlets: 5 lean left, 4 are centre, 2 lean right, 7 are not rated.

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  1. The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Grammy-Winning Singer Dies at 83

    Paul Natkin / Paul Natkin, Getty Images Richard Sterban, the booming bass voice behind the Oak Ridge Boys’ iconic “oom-papa-mow-mow” refrain in their 1981 hit “Elvira,” has died at 83. Sterban’s family announced that the singer died Saturday at his home in Hendersonville,...

  2. Breitbart News Right Factuality: Mixed US
    Richard Sterban, Member of Celebrated Country and Gospel Group the Oak Ridge Boys, Dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of the Grammy-award winning gospel quartet The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, has died.

    Mixed reliabilityElevated risk
  3. CBS News Leans left Factuality: High US
    Passage: In memoriam

    "Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including singer Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys.

  4. TMZ No political lean US
    Oak Ridge Boys Bass Singer Richard Sterban Dead at 83

    Richard Sterban -- the Grammy-winning bass singer of the Oak Ridge Boys whose iconic voice was featured on their 1981 hit "Elvira" -- has died. Sterban died Saturday of complications from bronchitis and pneumonia after a cancer diagnosis ... the…

  5. Ibtimes Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Richard Sterban Cause of Death: Oak Ridge Boys Bass Singer Behind 'Elvira' Dies at 83 After Cancer Battle

    Richard Sterban, the Oak Ridge Boys' bass singer known for his signature refrain on 'Elvira', has died aged 83 after complications from bronchitis and pneumonia.

  6. Daily Express Leans right Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Richard Sterban dead: Grammy-winning singer dies as family release tragic statement

    He worked as a backup vocalist for Elvis Presley during the early days of his career.

  7. ABC News (US) Leans left Factuality: High US
    Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of the Grammy-award winning gospel quartet The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, has died

  8. KJTV-CD Not rated US
    Richard Sterban, longtime Oak Ridge Boys bass singer, dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the longtime bass singer for the Oak Ridge Boys whose deep voice became a signature of the group’s hit “Elvira,” has died.

  9. KCBD Not rated US
    Richard Sterban, longtime Oak Ridge Boys bass singer, dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the longtime bass singer for the Oak Ridge Boys whose deep voice became a signature of the group’s hit “Elvira,” has died.

  10. WLS-TV Not rated US
    Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, died Saturday, his family and the band said in a statement. He was 83.

  11. KTRK-TV Not rated US
    Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, died Saturday, his family and the band said in a statement. He was 83.

  12. KIAH Not rated US
    Richard Sterban, bass voice of The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

    "He is currently face to face with Jesus."

  13. WGN-TV Not rated US
    Richard Sterban, bass voice of The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

    "He is currently face to face with Jesus."

  14. Winnipegfreepress Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83
  15. Brandonsun Center Factuality: Mostly factual CA
    Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83
  16. Bangor Daily Leans left Factuality: High US
    Richard Sterban, member of the celebrated country and gospel group The Oak Ridge Boys, dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of the Grammy-award winning gospel quartet The Oak Ridge Boys and a country music hall of famer, died Saturday, his family and the band said in a statement. He was 83. Sterban, who had been with the band since 1972, died in Hendersonville,...

  17. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    Oak Ridge Boys’ Richard Sterban, Whose Distinctive Bass Voice Powered ‘Elvira’ and Other Country Smashes, Dies at 83

    Richard Sterban, the bass vocalist of the Oak Ridge Boys, died Saturday in Hendersonville, Tenn., following complications from bronchitis and pneumonia after a battle with cancer. He was 83. Both his family and the band announced his death. “We appreciate all of your love,...

  18. Deadline Center Factuality: High US
    Richard Sterban Dies: Oak Ridge Boys Bass Singer Behind “Elvira” Riff Was 83

    Richard Sterban, the lead singer of the Oak Ridge Boys whose bass vocals brought 1981’s “Elvira” cover to life, was 83. The Country Music Hall of Famer’s family and band announced that he died on Saturday in Hendersonville, Tennessee, due to complications from bronchitis and...

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