Dr. Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere dead aged 76
Dennis Locorriere, American singer with the 1970s rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, has died at the age of 76.
Locorriere sang vocals for the iconic band alongside Ray Sawyer, who passed away in 2019 at the age of 81.
The band was best known for hits like ‘Sylvia’s Mother’, ‘When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman’, and ‘Sharing The Night Together’.
News of Locorriere’s passing was shared in a statement released by Locorriere’s management, who shared, “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Locorriere, who, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 16 2026.”
The statement continued, “Dennis faced his illness with remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained deeply cherished by all who knew him.”
As well as thanking the safety net around Locorriere during his illness and asking for privacy for his loved ones, the statement concluded, “He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him.”
Though he was born in Union City, New Jersey, the musician lived in the UK for almost a quarter of a century before his passing.
He founded the group along with Sawyer, Billy Francis, and George Cummings, before he embarked on a solo career; over his lengthy career, which spanned almost six decades, the star recorded more than 18 albums.
In a 2016 interview, Locorriere looked back at his career with fondness, sharing, “After the farewell tour of 1985, I wrote songs and sang on other people’s albums but didn’t really pursue the road thing, because with Hook we did it 300 days a year for 15 years.”
Because of his ill health in his latter years, the frontman scaled back his extensive touring schedule; his last major string of shows took place in 2023.
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