Dennis Locorriere, frontman of rock group Dr. Hook, dead at 76 after battle with kidney disease

Dennis Locorriere, nan frontman of ’70s set Dr Hook, died Saturday pursuing a conflict pinch kidney disease. He was 76.

“It is pinch awesome sadness that we denote nan passing of Dennis Locorriere, who, aft a agelong and courageous conflict pinch kidney disease, passed distant peacefully surrounded by his loved ones connected May 16, 2026,” a connection released by Locorriere’s guidance said.

“Dennis faced his unwellness pinch singular strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained profoundly cherished by each who knew him.

“He will beryllium remembered for his warmth, love, and nan lasting effect he had connected those astir him,” they added.

Dr. Hook had much than 60 golden and platinum singles and reached number 1 successful dozens of countries.

The band’s founding halfway consisted of George Cummings, Ray Sawyer and Billy Francis successful 1966. Two years later, they added Locorriere arsenic a bass player.

The group, initially called Dr Hook & The Medicine Show until 1975, became celebrated for songs for illustration “Cover Of The Rolling Stone,” “Sylvia’s Mother,” and “When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman.”

Locorriere was calved successful Union City, New Jersey, and lived successful nan UK for 24 years earlier his death.

His profession spanned complete 5 decades and he toured into his 60s.

Locorriere’s institution retained ownership of nan trademark sanction “Dr. Hook” and toured worldwide.

He was besides a songwriter, whose songs were performed by artists including Willie Nelson, Helen Reddy, Bob Dylan and Olivia Newton-John.

In 2005, Locorriere released his narration of “Runny Babbit,” a children’s book by Shel Silverstein.