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Dennis Michael Locorriere was born on June 13, 1949, in Union City, New Jersey. He joined the group that would become Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show in 1968, initially as a bass player, and soon emerged as the band’s frontman and primary vocalist.

As the lead singer and guitarist of Dr. Hook, Locorriere helped the band achieve more than 60 gold and platinum singles and chart‑topping success in dozens of countries. Their repertoire included memorable songs like “Cover of the Rolling Stone,” “Sylvia’s Mother,” and “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman.” Beyond performing, he wrote songs recorded by artists such as Willie Nelson, Helen Reddy, Bob Dylan, and Olivia Newton‑John, and he released several solo albums and live recordings throughout his career.

Locorriere continued touring well into his sixties, often under the trademarked name “Dr. Hook,” which his company owned. He lived in the United Kingdom for many years, residing in Sussex with his third wife. On May 16, 2026, Dennis Locorriere died at age 76 after a long battle with kidney disease, leaving behind a legacy of enduring pop‑rock classics and a lasting influence on the music industry.