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Podcast: Success Made to Last Legends
Episode: Legends with the bearded on from The Oak Ridge Boys William Lee Golden
Description: Legends of Music welcomes that long beard guy from The Oak Ridge Boys. Enjoy the saga of William, his journey in Southern Gospel and hear about his book Behind the Beard.William Lee Golden (born January 12, 1939) is best known as the bearded, charismatic baritone of The Oak Ridge Boys. He joined the group in 1965 and helped transform them from a Southern gospel quartet into one of the most commercially successful country acts of all time. His instantly recognizable long beard and flowing hair became an iconic part of the group’s visual identity, setting them apart in the country mu...