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    • Sep 17, 1952
    Steve Sanders is born in Richland, Georgia. In 1987, he replaces William Lee Golden in The Oak Ridge Boys, taking the soulful lead on such singles as "Gonna Take A Lot Of River" and "Beyond Those Years" prior to Golden's return in 1995
    Dec 10, 1965
    "The Yearling" debuts on Broadway in New York with 13-year-old Steve Sanders in the cast. The production closes a day later after three performances. Sanders is destined to become a member of The Oak Ridge Boys
    Apr 24, 1966
    Thirteen-year-old Steve Sanders performs on CBS-TV's "The Ed Sullivan Show." Sanders will become a member of The Oak Ridge Boys two decades later
    Feb 9, 1967
    "Hurry Sundown," directed by Otto Preminger, debuts in movie houses. The film stars Michael Caine and Jane Fonda, with a brief appearance by 14-year-old Steve Sanders, destined for membership in The Oak Ridge Boys
    Feb 18, 1967
    Teen-aged Steve Sanders makes a guest appearance on CBS-TV's "Gunsmoke." As an adult, he spends eight years as a member of The Oak Ridge Boys
    Dec 2, 1984
    Steve Sanders, rhythm guitar player for The Oak Ridge Boys, has an argument with his ex-wife Mary, in which she claims he "choked, scratched and bruised" her while picking up a car. He later pleads guilty to assault and battery
    Apr 8, 1987
    The Oak Ridge Boys admit Steve Sanders is set to record with the group on April 13, and will "probably" join the group, replacing William Lee Golden
    Apr 13, 1987
    Steve Sanders records with The Oak Ridge Boys for the first time in Nashville
    May 11, 1987
    The Oak Ridge Boys announce the addition of Steve Sanders the same day that former Oak William Lee Golden files a $40-million lawsuit against the group
    Jun 8, 1987
    The Statler Brothers win Entertainer of the Year at The Music City News awards, while Randy Travis wins four trophies. George Jones is named a Living Legend. Steve Sanders makes his live debut with The Oak Ridge Boys
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