Dr Hook Frontman Dennis Locorriere Dies at 76 After Kidney Disease Battle

16 articles · Updated · The Independent · May 17

Dennis Locorriere died on May 16 at 76 after what his management called a long battle with kidney disease, passing away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Dr Hook’s lead singer helped drive the band’s 1970s success with hits including “Sylvia’s Mother,” “Cover of the Rolling Stone” and “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman.”
Born in Union City, New Jersey, Locorriere co-founded the group in 1971 with Ray Sawyer, Billy Francis and George Cummings, later pursuing a solo career.
Nearly six decades of music brought more than 18 albums, continued touring into his 60s, and songwriting credits recorded by artists including Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson.
His death follows that of bandmate Ray Sawyer in 2019, closing another chapter for a band whose 40-track compilation Timeless reached No. 11 in 2014.

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