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Dr. Hook Frontman Dennis Locorriere Dies at 76

5/17/2026

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Dennis Locorriere, lead vocalist of Dr Hook, died at age 76 on May 16, 2026 after a long kidney disease battle.
His management said he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, the Union City, New Jersey native who lived in the United Kingdom for 24 years.
He co-founded Dr Hook & The Medicine Show in 1971, recorded over 18 albums, and saw his 2014 compilation “Timeless” reach number 11 on the top-40 chart.

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Dennis Locorriere, lead vocalist of Dr Hook, died at age 76 on May 16, 2026 after a long kidney disease battle.
His management said he passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, the Union City, New Jersey native who lived in the United Kingdom for 24 years.
He co-founded Dr Hook & The Medicine Show in 1971, recorded over 18 albums, and saw his 2014 compilation “Timeless” reach number 11 on the top-40 chart.