Dr Hook co-frontman Dennis Locorriere dies aged 76
Summary
Dennis Locorriere, the guitarist and lead singer of the band Dr Hook, has died at age 76 after a long kidney disease battle. He was a key member of the band from 1969 to 1985 and sang many of their popular songs.Key Facts
- Dennis Locorriere died at age 76 after fighting kidney disease.
- He was the guitarist and co-lead singer of Dr Hook from 1969 to 1985.
- The band had hits like "When You’re In Love With a Beautiful Woman" and "Sylvia’s Mother."
- Locorriere’s voice was known for being boyish and soulful, paired with bandmate Ray Sawyer’s rougher country style.
- Dr Hook’s music often featured multi-voiced harmonies and a mix of soft rock and disco sounds.
- Ray Sawyer left the band in 1983, and Locorriere became the main frontman until the band ended in 1985.
- After the band split, Locorriere toured alone and released three solo albums.
- He co-wrote some songs covered by famous artists like Bob Dylan and Olivia Newton-John.
- Locorriere was born in New Jersey and later lived with his third wife in Sussex, UK.
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