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American gospel singer Calvin Newton, former lead singer of the American gospel vocal quartet the Oak Ridge Boys, has died at the age of 93. It is heartbreaking news that the gospel community has lost their beloved artist. Tragically, Calvin Newton peacefully breathed his last on Friday, March 3rd at his home in Lookout Mountain, Georgia. He was 93 when he died, according to his obituary details. He was the lead singer of the band for three years in the 1950s. Let’s take a look at what was the cause of his sudden death and how it happened.
Since news of his death was confirmed online, his fans and several big names have taken to their social media accounts to express their condolences and send their deepest condolences to his family who, like their loved ones, are going through a difficult time condolences. Leave this world and leave them heartbroken. One Facebook user wrote, “In memory of my friend Calvin Newton. I love him and his lovely wife Joyce. He sang with the best of them, you may remember him from The Gaither video . He was real, and that’s what people love about Calvin, and that’s his voice.”
Calvin Newton’s cause of death?
Born Calvin Newton on October 28, 1929 in West Frankfort, Illinois. He showed an interest in music at an early age when he first sang in church. He started singing with his parents on a Saturday morning radio show in Harrisburg, Illinois, when he was only 6 years old. After moving to Chicago, Newton began singing with the Victory Four, and later, he sang with the Kingsman Four. At the same time, he also joined the Melody Master in 1947.
A year later, Newton joined the Blackwood Brothers. He joined the Oak Ridge Boys in 1953 when they were still known as the Oak Ridge Quartet. At that time, Wally Fowler, Bob Weber, Joe Allred and Bobby Whitfield formed the band, and Newton was the lead singer from then until 1956. The Oak Ridge Boys paid tribute, “Our sympathies go out to the Calvin family of Newton, who was an important and iconic member of the Oak Ridge Boys”. Tragically, Calvin passed away leaving his family and friends heartbroken. His legacy will forever remain in our hearts and minds. Keep following us for more details.