Steve Sanders (musician)

Steve Sanders
Birth name Steve Sanders
Also known as Little Steve Sanders
Born September 17, 1952
Richland, Georgia
Died June 10, 1998 (aged 45)
Cape Coral, Florida
Genres Country, gospel
Occupation(s) Musician, actor
Instruments Guitar, vocals
Years active 1966–1998
Associated acts The Oak Ridge Boys

Steve Sanders (September 17, 1952 – June 10, 1998) was an American musician, singer and songwriter. He was best known as being the replacement for William Lee Golden, the baritone in The Oak Ridge Boys, who had left the group in 1987.

Career

Sanders began singing gospel music at the age of five. He began an acting career on Broadway at age 12, appearing in The Yearling. From 1966 to 1971, he recorded gospel albums. He made his debut with The Oak Ridge Boys band in 1981 as a rhythm guitarist. After William Lee Golden left, he sang baritone with the group from 1987 to 1995.[1]

Death

Sanders died in 1998 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.[2]

Discography

Solo

With The Oak Ridge Boys

Singles he was featured on

1989: "No Matter How High"

External links

References

  1. "Steve Sanders Biography".
  2. "Steve Sanders, 45, Oak Ridge Boys' Singer". nytimes.com. 1998-06-12. Retrieved 2013-09-19.