Ray Sawyer ● A Simple Tribute

Ray Sawyer (February 1937 - December 2018)
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[@hardheadjames3624]

Thanks Ray. You always left us smiling. Freakers ball..

[@dharmasuu]

The most underrated, beautiful band of the decades! Loved them all! RIP Ray Sawyer!

[@Test123Katzen]

ER WAR EIN WUNDERBARER SÄNGER ! ER WIRD IMMER IN ERINNERUNG BLEIBEN DURCH SEINE MUSIK 👏👏👍👍❤❤ DANKE!

[@pennyf7983]

What a beautiful heartwarming and tearful tribute to a one of a kind individual who did just what he loved. Mr. Sawyer has gone far too soon, but there are more plans for him in heaven. R.I.P. Mr Sawyer, maybe if I'm lucky enough, I'll see you in the great beyond.

[@paulgabolinscy2502]

R.I.P. Ray thanks for the music

[@ronniepeterson6911]

The Voice of music is gone. Fans around the world are remember a 70s icon of the band. Ray Sawyer Dr. Hook has died. He had many hits such as Sylvia's Mother, The Cover of The Rolling Stone,A Little Bit More, Only Sixteen, Walk Right In, Sharing The Night Together When You're In Love with A Beautiful Woman and more. Ray Sawyer also known as Dr. Hook was 75. And remembering....

[@klystronvariant2686]

Dr Hook is one of the most under rated bands ever. They never got the respect/recognition that such a talented group deserved.

[@chrisevans5764]

will be missed so sad

[@shawnmartin3081]

Was a pleasure to work with you Ray RIP my friend

[@theeaglez-atributeband7845]

Was able to see Ray live in a small club near Toronto, Canada several years before he passed ...... one of the best live shows I have ever been to !! A talented, charismatic performer - will be missed. Thank you for all the great music - keep playing wherever you are !!

[@gregoryblack450]

RIP from A true fan of DR. Hook in the 70s & today I here your music today & it takes me back to my youth, you will be missed

[@dawnockleshaw5848]

What can I say Ray Sawyer you were fabulous love xxx

[@ANDYYANKEE]

I worked the Daytona Beach Airport Checkpoint, and about once a week he would go though with his Son to his different shows. Very quiet and nice person. I remember watching him years ago on the Saturday night music shows. Eddie Money used to go through regularly too. Miss talking with him. RIP Gentlemen.

[@AlexGarcia-be2fx]

Respeto 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@robjackson1273]

Ray you are not forgotten you gave all of us your all till we met again jam on I will always love the wonderful soup stone!!!

[@cinnamongirl7877]

RIP Ray..... I heard he was one of the nicest guys ever. I sure miss him. Heck...... I just miss the 70’s altogether.

[@rosewedel3134]

Oh,FATHER....please bless this person. I don't know about his life, yet I feel he couldn't have been too BAD. And he has given me (and others) more than we could ever ask. Keep him in your grases. I'll always love his music and his seeming attitude. Luv ya, bye Ray. I'LL BE LISTENING.........🌹🇱🇷😎

[@copacabana164]

„Carry me!!! You gotta carry me...!!!!“. I never forgot his dancing handclapping...Danke für diese Erlebnis-Musik! Du warst grossartig!!!

[@tylercrawford4894]

I always liked the yodel song Ray did. Such a talented charismatic person. Great group

[@sligoson1925]

Only those who were truly paying attention will truly know. Ray, thanks for the heart and soul. Two little girls’ daddy.

[@jamesboston7457]

The most underrated singer and songwriter. He was one in a million rip ray sawyer

[@debbiebasche5337]

So many hours of enjoyment! So many laughs and smiles!..miss you Ray! RIP

[@tplady1]

I grew up on this music as my parents where HUGE fans. I am much younger then your usual fan base but I can promise you that my children know every word to ‘millionaire’ and ‘cover of the rolling stone’ Your music is timeless and I won’t let it fade Away . Thank you from the bottom of my heart for all those long car trips screaming ‘I got stoned and I missed it’ in the car with my otherwise quite conservative parents lol lol Rest peacefully Ray ❤️

[@jackiemoss7259]

What a beautifull tribute for ray so sadly missed by us all rip

[@paulalindsay3977]

I loved this band. Never missed watching them on TV.

[@AnMadreMor]

For anyone growing up in those times in the 70's Ray always came across as guy who could be a brother and maybe even a best buddy..RIP Ray

[@riverlevity]

Thank You Ray Sawyer for being such a wonderful part of my life. I was a Dr. Hook fan and you were Dr. Hook to me. Your showmen ship and the joy, humor and talent made center stage for me every time I watched the Medicine Show perform. RIP Ray

[@annebaker4990]

Ray was My favourite too. Such a mischievious look! See you on the other side, Ray!

[@sensiblesolutions8287]

Fun band ,and talented.

[@andywright3450]

Top lad ray great singer

[@davidwiner8571]

RIP so much music he left for us

[@raindogz]

My favourite band as a kid, say Ray live in Windsor, Ontario. When Cover of the rolling stone was played I sang at the top of my lungs. Ray spoke into the mic "you want to sing this?" he asked and started laughing with the band. After the show I was invited to party with the band back at the Holiday Inn. One of my best memories ever.

[@Lastchance1960]

I had the pleasure and honor to pull security for Ray in 1999. I was in charge of his dressing room and responsible for keeping his ice chest in the dressing room and on his bus stocked. Thanks for the memories Mr Sawyer. I’ll never forget it. I took the band to a party after the show. Ray declined. He said he needed his beauty sleep. Being 60 now, I get it.

[@vascoemyer]

A naughty man with a heart of gold; I hope he's somewhere having fun, not worrying about anything and thank you, your music still lives here and makes people smile.

[@jimclarke1108]

A simple tribute , simply a legend

[@dennisdemark8151]

Always enjoyed listening his band ... Rest peacefully Ray 🙏🏼🕯️🙏🏼

[@troyturcotte8443]

God bless! Miss the band.

[@dalehannon4922]

I loved his music I was even surprised to see my father liking his music. Sad to hear of his passing

[@tomtucker5812]

The original group should be in the rock ‘n’ roll HOF. RIP Ray...

[@garymiller6269]

i am so sorry to hear this he was a great singer and a great man for his time we all loved him....

[@blaisejamesturbettsongs9839]

great original, interesting, touching, unpredictable songs .... RIP

[@WarpedRecord]

Mr. Sawyer was a wonderful musician with a great sense of fun, sadly missed in this world.

[@eshjane]

Rest in peace Ray. Loved all your songs.

[@cherylfrench9239]

Rest in peace Sawyer we will miss you but you are in a better place

[@xjohnnydsonx]

God Bless you Ray. Thanks for the music

[@tresorngray]

What happened

[@wilmahush9616]

R.I.P....Ray Swayer... you are the best..I am glad that I got to see and meet you in Des Moines Iowa... your family is in my thoughts and prayers GOD BLESS YOU We are going to miss you.... You are like a big brother love you bro

[@roserollins9471]

I have always admired Ray Sawyer he never let his disability affect his ability to make life fun and entertaining for the fans may god bless him the same way that he blessed us with his beautiful music Amen

[@danielcrouch4377]

Thank you for the memories Ray. Rest in peace

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

Thanks so much for this! He was born February 1, 1937. When he's resurrected, he'll have sight in both eyes.

[@rhondawilliams5859]

Gary Kerns AMEN!!!!!!😎😎🎵🎵🎵🎵

[@patriciamillsaps2975]

He's gone but he'll never be forgotten rip Ray

[@stanleytipsword9560]

Really good harmony with dr hook. Good backup singers

[@jameslcochran555]

Definitely a child of the 60,s god bless your soul in the front row in rock and roll heaven

[@carolynrobinson2076]

He had a great personality and made the band fun as well as great music .One of my favorite bands of all time. Loved them

[@maureentait8607]

What a band we all love them, there music was the best.. Sadly we lost a great artist. RIP RAY...

[@kentwilliamson5236]

I'll never forget the BBC 1980 video concert in studio, with Ray singing Cover of the Rolling Stone & the JOY that he showed singing it & skipping across the stage as the band played the ROCK & ROLL solos! That band had FUN on stage! And, the harmony Ray sang with his 2 buddies on Sylvia's Mother, at Shel Silverstien's house boat on the San Francisco Bay. Ray strutted around after the recording! God bless him! He inspired me to get the band back together again : )

[@keithsparling5537]

Sad to see them go... Cover of the Rolling Stone, will live forever, as many of their songs will. This was just good old rock and roll!!!

[@williamiannucci2740]

I Loved him and his songs and especially the way he carried himself on stage when he danced and how he Loved his fellow musicians . Forever young now in heaven with both eyes open . 👍

[@conniehager1571]

You will be so missed! There was something special about your music & the way you performed. I still play the music every day and enjoy it just as much as in the 70’s. R.I.P. my friend 🦋

[@notyouraverageeverydayblac2731]

I had just downloaded Dr. Hook music to my playlist. I am shocked and saddened. Tonight I had just played "When you're in love with a beautiful woman". . . I'M SHOCKED!!!. Rest In Eternal Peace Mr. Ray Sawyer.

[@billdekruyf8894]

Ray, Ray, Ray!..What can I say?!..You guys were the band man!..Loved you guys then, and still do...Join up with the other guys waitin' for ya....Thanks for making my way thru the maze of the 70's till now, more enjoyable. I will keep playing your great music, in my '73 chevy shorty van, on my orig 8track player no less!..Rock on', Live on' in Heaven! Peace!

[@mountie816]

What a terrible loss. He's the guy that put the color in the band. And a great talent to boot. Rest in peace man. We will never forget you.

[@sharankrystyniak469]

Thank you Ray. You know how much we love you and always will.

[@davestratton460]

ALWAYS A STAR IN MY BOOK. R,I,P RAY.

[@AgTigress]

Thank you for the music, Ray Sawyer.

[@eveward5512]

RIP u was a wonderful singer

[@transwizard2]

I don't believe that they were ever recognized for the great range of talent and the music they produced. RIP RAY you were great.

[@power2thepeople53]

I was born in 1985. I never really got to experience Dr. Hook the way I wanted. However I think he would be happy to know that future generations can see the raw talent passion and grit. It won't be forgotten. His music, his life's work will always grace the world. We were lucky to have had him.

[@frankmueller1297]

I had the greatest honour to meet Ray ad Dennis In 1982 when they performed in Cairns Australia they were as fantastic off stage as on and I will remember that night for the rest of y life , thank you Dr Hook

[@isabellecoutu6073]

R.I.P. RAY SAWYER you'll be dearly missed..xxxx

[@jamesdorsey.9528]

This guy was the most down to earth person you ever want to meet! I was at Gulf Stream casino in South Florida about 15. He was there performing. After the show he came down in the audience to mix with his fans. Was a real gentleman. You could tell he was a hard working man by his hand shake! R.I.P. Ray Sawer you were one of a kind.

[@edithcormane1410]

Loved the way they always seemed to have a good time while performing. Great songs and good fun, thats how I like to remember Them.

[@cinnamongirl7877]

Yes you could tell they had such a passion for their music and that they loved singing together.

[@mydogblue1]

I remember as a kid of 18, working by myself at a gas station, listening to Dr. Hook, through the night on 3rd shift . They and other groups of that wonderful era got me through the night . It was early 1973 .

[@ChefDevTV]

Rest in peace, Ray. Your harmonies were top notch, particularly on Sylvia’s Mother which you made one of my favorite all time songs.

[@denisehedden13]

🥀Beautiful🥀This is one of the hardest tributes I've done. There would have never been Dr Hook without Ray he was a brilliant artist in everyway. I 1st saw them in Atlanta Ga in the 70s I was 13yrs old they were an opening act for Rare Earth it was then I fell in love with them and haven't stopped. This was so Beautiful Thank you for sharing your life n love in music. 🥀RIP Ray Sawyer We Love You Forever🥀✌

[@sharondelorme1656]

thank you for the good times i had rip ray

[@dahlbaker]

The harmonies on Sylvia's Mother are stellar. RIP Ray.

[@markrush5013]

" cover of the rolling stone" has been my wake up alarm on my phone for years....rest in peace Ray,rest in peace Shel....we will always love you both.

[@cinnamongirl7877]

I miss them so much too. I’m sure you’ve seen them singing “Sylvias Mother” on Shel’s houseboat? It’s such a legendary video!!! Check it out if you haven’t. You will LOVE IT. It sure takes me back.

[@patriciatinkey2677]

He was the true spirit of Rock in the 70's...malice toward none...just wanted to succeed playing music & having a good time. Sorry he's gone!

[@elvarwinston]

Interesting choice for an alarm to wake up to :D do you think of it as a motivating factor to start the day?

[@barrygioportmorien1]

Saw Ray and (Dr. Hook) in the late 80's here in Ontario, it was a great show...... I have two particular favourites by Ray from an album I had by him on his own...."Red Winged Blackbird" and "Maybe I Could Use That In A Song"....... and I do like his version of "Don't Play That Song".

[@antoinetteclarke1685]

I loved Ray Sawyer he was "sooo good with the music and had fun with it also". The band Dr.Hook did not get enough recognition. 💋💋😘😘💜💜💚💚💛💛

[@wizardgaming669]

Keep on rockin on the other side.

[@susanlawson6939]

Ray was top notch singer rest in peace sweet angel 💔💔💔💔

[@bonnieburruss9453]

i. grew. up. listening. to. Dr Hook and. i. loved. their. songs. so. sad he. passed. away RIP. Ray. i. will miss. you

[@danvango]

its never easy to say good bye. He made alot of People Happy with His Appearance and music

[@jodytalley2320]

Thanks for the music. You will be missed!

[@rhondabeirne8560]

Thank you Ray for making my teen years filled with great music....God speed

[@maryjack9915]

Thanks for the memories Ray. Rest in peace 🙏.

[@jeffeverett1599]

R.I.P You will always be my favorite singer performer...you will be missed for sure as a legend!!🤠❤

[@barryhyde2514]

Great times-Thanks Ray-Music will live on 🎶

[@kathancock8096]

Ray and dr. Hook was one band that was always there for me

[@teresagallonty6405]

I am so glad that they recognized Ray Sawyer as a great asset to the group. He is the one that stood out the most. Anytime, i remember Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show, Ray Sawyer's face pops into my mind. So sad you are gone. It was a great group back in the day. They were good songs. Some fun songs, and songs i remember.

[@robertt445]

Funny to say it, but I loved that man. I still do. He's my mums ever music and I sung along so much. God Bless.

[@debbrajohnson3959]

Rest in Heavenly Peace Ray, loved your music💯❤️

[@allisonpayne2097]

Thank you Ray for your contributions to the music world,rest in peace😎

[@donrussell1881]

Bummer man, gonna miss this brother. Though his music will live on forever

[@celiawilson6306]

You made me sooo happy, in my youth god bless you xxxx

[@agprice6607]

Dr. Hook was way under rated....they literally were, one of the best around in the 70s...forever grateful.

[@denicesanders4586]

Loved your magical wit and music. When I hear Dr. Hook I am reminded of being young and in love. You lasted longer than the love I thought was mine. Rest in Peace Ray.

[@fredlowe4003]

Great music and songs.Ray 3ill be missed.

[@lara8550able]

Rest in Peace dear Angel Ray Sawyer

[@terrycorkell4361]

Ray The Dr hook funny guy good singer and dancer will always live in my heart Away to another plane now and spread your vibe Always miss your madness Keep on Keeping on LOVE AND KIND REGARDS

[@DaquiriSippa]

Thanks Mate ....

[@jlmtik24]

Ray was a personal friend of mine greatest person who ever lived in my book he was a dedicated friend and what a party he could throw