What Happened to Dr. Hook?

[@jacktoddy9783]

One of the reasons that Dr Hook were so popular during the 1970's in the UK, was that the public 'just liked them as people'. They were always gracious in the live performances and their songs had a sense of mischief held within - Great band and very fond memories of the band.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Interesting take

[@shanty4590]

That’s why i got to like them, just so true to them selfs… genuine & realistic no Bull !! 👍

[@billk9856]

I think the same thing is true about their success in Australia. They had two number 1 singles and their Greatest Hits album went number 1 here as well. A lot of that popularity was fueled by their appearances here on the Don Lane show - the massively popular late night show that went out live in those days - they came across as spontaneous, fun and unpretentious. The show had a somewhat anarchic structure and would run way over time if something special was happening. Dennis and Ray were responsible for some of those memorable moments, chatting, taking part in skits and performing well after the scheduled end time. Australia just loved them.

[@billk9856]

For example ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZTEiXiNl8ecaM0

[@Zheugma]

They were really great guys, and fine artists... a lot of great stories related with shel Silverstein... documentaries should be mAke about the band and interviews mAde To be members

[@CarefulWithThatAxeEugene]

The most underrated band of all time they could really play. Most of the time they were blitzed but sounded amazing so many different people in this band that can sing lead vocals. Love this band one of my all time favorites. 🤘

[@gerry1620]

My feelings about them exactly!👍

[@sherrieowen3945]

I'm so sad I never got to see them perform. I love all their music

[@captainpoppleton]

They were consistently big in Australia in the 1970's, always on the radio, always making more hits.

[@imwelshjesus]

Followed by Elvis, with the Beatles and Rolling Stones in joint third on the all time so so underrated list.

[@margaretedwards1366]

@David Filer - Elvis, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles were underrated ????? The influence these three had on music in general is immeasurable. Dr. Hook shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence as the icons you'd listed. Ever hear a successful modern musician say " I got into music after the first time I heard Dr Hook ? Yeah, me neither .

[@tonyfonseca2480]

I remember growing up in the 70s. And Dr hook music was being played everywhere on the radios.

[@shellyfox863]

They were an amazing concert. So talented and a laugh a second. Comedic showmen and amazing music. I can still remember the show 40 years later. :) I still laugh when I remember it.

[@carolynkauppila346]

I get tickled with my grandchildren's reaction when they realize that this was ( and is ) one of Grandma's favorite bands. I still have the albums to prove it.

[@richardisner3671]

Dr. Hook is one of the reasons the 70's & 80's were the best decades for music.

[@jane_7193]

There is not another voice which is so recognizable. Brilliant, lovely, mega talented.

[@pedronewball1116]

your so right!!!

[@user-fv1cm1jq2q]

Absolutely Right Man, never bee another Dr Hook

[@cffernandes9560]

Dr Hook's music and live performances are what legendary bands are all about. To entertain our minds and soul. And that's exactly what Dr Hook did, without missing a heartbeat even when 'stoned' out of their minds! Now that's what you call True Musicianship. If you're over 60 (like I am) then you may recall the music from the 70s with fond memories because that was a time of innocence. Watching bands like Dr Hook perform live is a pleasant stroll down memory lane - they bring back wonderful recollections. So when someone asks 'Whatever happened to Dr Hook?" Well then, you can tell 'em they are alive and well in the responses from folks all over the world like these ones that you're reading!

[@lessmith4640]

I saw them yesterday at Bexhill in East Sussex,the last gig of their 50th Anniversary Tour.Dennis was brilliant and the band and experience just great. I do hope they continue to entertain us, Wow!!

[@DeboRah-bj8ps]

Not the same at sll You saw Dennis

[@Lonniesean]

Saw them at the roxy in 79.i play and sing all they're songs seanman😮

[@arlenebowers326]

I was a teen in the 70's and loved Dr. Hook and The Medicine Show. Had some of their songs on vinyl. Still like the music they came out with.

[@davidcox8838]

As soon as I heard Sylvia's mother, I was hooked. Been a fan since 1972 and seen them in concert three times, more than any other band. Saw Dennis as a solo artist in Bristol. The audience barely in the hundreds, but Dennis did a truly professional performance. Love their songs. First album I ever bought Sylvia's mother.

[@btlmania64]

You were Dr Hooked !

[@roddymcniven8734]

Sylvia’s mother was written by Shel Silverstein who wrote a hell of a lot of their “hits”. Not my cup of tea at all but hey ho

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

Silvia’s Mother was a hit when I was in grade 7 in school. I’ll be 70 next week. And I’m a retired nurse. The first time I heard Doctor Hook’s version of Sylvia’s Mother on the radio, I was smitten! Had several record LP’s which are now CD’s. Listen to them regularly. Great band, great tunes thanks to Shel, and still going strong at my house! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@Watching4]

Yep this band could make it in any and all generations I guess you call them timeless

[@RhondaB4thesong]

I was12/13 when it was released in '72. I'll be 66 next March # I'm not a Boomer!!

[@Momcat_maggiefelinefan]

@ Just googled to checked the right ages for boomers. Being born in ‘53, I’m a boomer. Theres a category called boomers2. You might qualify for that … there’s an amazing range from Post war to Gen X. Interesting! 🇨🇦🖖🏻🇨🇦

[@RhondaB4thesong]

@Momcat_maggiefelinefan You are correct. I'm a 60s baby, not a Boomer....brother is, tho, lololo

[@Steve-1978]

Grew up listening to these guys…still listen now. I’m 44

[@shanty4590]

Since 2020 when i first got to understand Dr Hook on u tube they are now my favourite band of all time & i am 56 of age. I’m just an average music person who likes all sorts that catches my attention. When i got to hear Dr Hook then it was a different ball game, only through u tube i got to get the privilege of knowing this amazing band, totally changed my mind set…. It’s the greatest guilty pleasure I’ve ever had. I never go with out a Dr Hook fix, its the only real thing in my life i get a real kick out of. Got to say Dennis Locorriere has the most wonderful voice, but all in all the band & with all the musicians over the years were spot on. What a joy to listen to this kind of music ❤️ some people look forward but i look backwards, thats where the real music started ✊ Thank you for the music Dr Hook & never forget Ron Haffkine & Shel Silverstein they made them 🥰❤️

[@dcmcgill1105]

Oklahoma loved them 70 s on ….

[@terryf5131]

They got golden fingers.

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

What a wonderful and concise review. Every one of the band and crew that were Dr. Hook would find great pleasure in these words I believe.

[@Cooking_Patty55]

The music on shels houseboat, makes me want to go back to that time, I miss it so much

[@deborahc.crawford256]

2020? Dang, Ray had been gone 2 years already by then!

[@TinekeWilliams]

Loved DrHook! All the songs were just beautiful! No other band had voices so good! Went to their concert in New Zealand and found myself shouting and crying with the lot!

[@Watching4]

What other band had a hit every time they whether the hit the 1 one spot they were number one just amazing bunch of guys that were simply amazing❤❤❤❤

[@Watching4]

Wish I could watch them one more time WOW I HAVE A PLAY LIST OF ALL MY FAVORITES RHERE ARE FIVE OF THEIR SONGS ON IT NO ONE ELSE CAME CLOSE

[@alistairthow1384]

I started dating a girl in September 1979 and when your in love with a beautiful woman had just charted, I bought the single and played it all the time😂😂😂. 43yrs later and were still together. Years from now is one of my favourite songs ever.

[@CarolePosanskey]

my husband of 41 yrs, and i started dating in 1980.love all their music, for sure!

[@blameitonthepixie]

One of my favorite bands of all times! Love the song Last morning

[@juliecarmichael7093]

I seen them in California when I was 18. They were fantastic. One of the best memories I have.

[@georgewade4600]

Glasgow Appollo theatre 1981 . Dr Hook . Best live concert I have ever attended . Great night never forgotten

[@TWayneD1020]

Sylvia's Mother , Only Sixteen, and In Love With A Beautiful Woman, Cover Of The Rolling Stone, my favorites in that order !! They seem to have so much fun on stage !! Thank you !!

[@whathappenedtothem_]

I forgot about how many hits they had until I was doing research for the video.

[@billschindler1381]

You forgot to mention Only Sixteen Sam Cooke's remake.

[@1besieged]

This was a great band, the lead singer has a great , very unique voice loved their songs.

[@roddymcniven8734]

They never wrote any of their own songs, Shel Silverstein takes all the credits, pretty much a gimmick band, certainly not for me

[@deborahquick1490]

I don't know what was wrong with people back in the '70s they were one of the best groups out there that should have spent more time buying and listen to their music

[@stevelackovic124]

I agree !!

[@dianar1138]

I did!

[@notsure1135]

A lot of talent in the 1970s. I like them, but Lynyrd Skynyrd were the same but probably better in many regards.

[@TC-dw6wg]

We had a tremendous amount of great music (Bands) back in the seventies. Dr Hook was one you’d hear on the radio. Still love their music today and takes me down memory lane. ✌️

[@margaretedwards1366]

No they weren't.

[@CaptRich-bi3gp]

I caught Dr. Hook sometime in the 90s (I wish I could remember when more accurately); they played a mid-sized bar in Amarillo, Sneakers. I'm not sure of the lineup they had at the time, although I do know Ray was there with his iconic eye patch. After they played my gf Gretchen and I waited for them at their bus. A little more than a handful were there waiting as they walked to the bus with Gretchen now stating she was Gertrude to the emerging band. Those that know their music will get it. Gretch..., uh Gertrude was asking Ray for an autograph failing at the moment to realize she had neither pen or paper. Smooth as can be Ray asked for a dollar, that was quickly produced signing it for the beautiful young lady. On the one dollar bill, Ray had given George Washington an eye patch and signed his name. I lost Gretchen/Gertrude a long time ago, I wonder if she still has that dollar bill...?

[@redwandennaoui4508]

I believe Dr Hook were more popular in Australia ( per capita) than anywhere else in the world. One of my favourite bands, deserved more recognition than they received!

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Australia has had that effect on a few bands. Abba being the main one. Blondie had their first #1 hit in Oz ('In the Flesh'), Johnny Cougar (as he was then) was saved from being dropped from his label thanks to 'Hurts So Good' being a hit here, Dire Straits were bigger in Australia than anywhere else, and more recently P!nk has broken a lot of touring records.

[@TrustyZ900]

I remember Sylvia's Mother, how can you forget it? I was a kid when these guys were starting out. There was fun music for everyone's taste back then. You have a great channel. Must be very difficult to compile all this info. Cover of the Rolling Stone will be in my head for days. Thanks.

[@stevewooly6168]

I shared the stage with these guys back in the 70s in Copenhagen great bunch of friendly blokes and great musicians

[@Zheugma]

Soooo cool! Any fun stories from that time when together? Was shel Silverstein around too? How was it? Would love to read from you about it

[@stevewooly6168]

Well it was a long time ago, can't remember if Shel was there but enjoyed hanging with Ray and Dennis, we were the support band and Ray did everything he could to give us a good sound because we had to use their rigs ,great memories, can't tell you everything that happened haha

[@turntbyhi-lo3516]

"I got stoned and I missed it", was, and still is, one of my favorites

[@bluetarantulaproductions6179]

"Roland the Roadie", "Cover of the rolling stone" "Baby makes the blue jeans talk" and "Freaking at the freakers ball" are my favorite songs from Dr. Hook

[@TowGunner]

“When you’re in love with a beautiful woman” loved that song.

[@jimdavison4077]

That's a sound list. Lots of good songs with two very different feels to their music. Hard to beleive the same band gives you I got stoned and sexy eyes but they do.

[@stephenhosking7384]

Australia gets a few mentions near the end, but they were huge in Australia in the mid 1970s. Our hit music show "Countdown" played their videos often, and the energy and fun of their live performance was very popular. They did at least two tours. As I recall their biggest hit was "Only Sixteen", and maybe "Walk Right In". "Cover of the Rolling Stone" was well known, but only as one of their early hits, before they were known in Australia.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Remember their appearances on the Don Lane Show? They'd basically just sit around and jam, very loose and low-key.

[@stephenhosking7384]

@@NewFalconerRecords I didn't see that! Thanks for telling us. Sums up why we loved them - "They'd basically just sit around and jam, very loose and low-key."

[@carebearann4613]

I first heard their music from my older brother who was a DJ for our local radio station. I was born in '60. So had excellent exposure to all the many great groups of that time 70's to current. Love this band , great music.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Thanks for listening

[@oldpolak5203]

I saw Dr Hook at Tumbleweeds in Edmonton . It way in the eighties or early nineties , i wanted to become their roadie after i helped them load up their bus . My wife talked me out of it 😢. I was 15 in 1977 when I first heard them on 8 track . Silvias Mother still makes me cry

[@MichaelOconnor-cg4xo]

I-saw them perform in June 1973 at Annapolis, Maryland naval academy, June week, graduation ceremonies. It was a great show! I really enjoyed it. What a memory!

[@Zheugma]

Now that must have been a blast lol any fun stories about it? Managed to talk to them?

[@timmotel5804]

Excellent. So educational and interesting. And a sad ending, sort of, at the end. They were a great band . Loved Them. Thank You and Best Regards.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@richardisner3671]

I went to see Dr. Hook when I was 14 in 1977. My friends & I got to go back stage & party with the band. They were very nice & loved having a good time. I just wish I could have seen them again but never got the chance. Love their music.

[@Zheugma]

Man... that way pure gold. Any stories from that day? Was shel Silverstein around too? How was it? Lol would love to read from you and that experience. I am a huge fan and grew up listening to them even while in Europe

[@melvin768]

Back in the 1970s they were one of my favorite bands. I just loved their music.

[@heatherwalker4818]

Had the great pleasure of seeing this group in 1984 in Halifax Yorkshire Amazing night

[@TurboSuperK]

I saw them in 1979 in Greensboro, NC. Sadly, they were opening for Sha Na Na, but in my opinion they easily upstaged Sha Na Na. It was my first concert, and when my dad bought the tickets, he had no idea who Dr. Hook was. He bought the tickets for himself, my brother, and me, because of Sha Na Na. My dad was standing up singing "I was stoned but I missed it," before he realized what it meant.

[@CactusJack1021]

More of the best songs of my younger days. Thank you. ❤

[@bethcause5526]

Dr. Hook and the Medicine show sure had a lot of soulful rhythm. AMEN ❤ I hope they made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame . They deserve it!❤

[@deborahc.crawford256]

They never will. They don't meet the criteria according to the powers that be. 😡

[@chrissharkey9644]

I saw them back in the early eighties at the Cape Cod melody tent it was my first concert and was forever turned on to live music! They were phenomenal!

[@dtw63]

I love live concerts. I’ve been to over 100 concerts and hope to see many more. I haven’t seen Dr hook but I’d love to see them if I get a chance.

[@klystronvariant2686]

I grew up riding around in an old 65 chevy truck with an 8 track tape player under the dash and listening to Dr Hook. One of the most underated musical acts ever.

[@flowers2834]

I have been a very huge fan of Dr Hook since the 70’s. In the 80’s, I seen them in concert and shook hands with all the band. In the 90’s I seen them again in concert. Have a framed photo of Dr Hook giving me a kiss on the cheek. I would gladly see them again if possible. They are definitely one of my favorite bands!! ❤️☮️😎🌏

[@demah8655]

Saw them years ago. Fantastic show! They performed at Cowboys in Tullahoma! Dennis had a great voice. Such emotion.

[@randb4865]

What kind of story about Dr. Hook is this, that doesn't even mention the last name of the lead singer, only 'Dennis'? Dennis Locorriere, you are the best!

[@davidhoward5619]

Also didn't mention Rik Elswit still being alive and well.

[@michaelpalczewski6421]

"Freaking at the Freakers Ball" is my all time novelty song

[@glasshalffull8471]

They were pretty big down here in Australia in the late 70s, early 80s also....Only 16 was a pretty decent hit in our market.

[@georgeprice4212]

My mom loved Sylvia’s Mother more than the other songs on the Greatest Hits album.

[@lemmelone]

I'm 45. I remember going to a Dr Hook concert when I was still young enough (and small enough lol) to sit on my Dad's shoulders. They were throwing maracas into the crowd. It was fun and I was raised on Dr Hook songs, unfortunately I never was able to catch a maraca.

[@motouno3778]

Great overview of the band ! Thoroughly enjoyed it . Sylvia's Mother is one of my favourite songs & I named my daughter after it . When I sing it too her she tells me to shoosh cause it's so sad 😂 ❤❤

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@billsmarysam1238]

Dennis came from my hometown. He was a great guy we went to the same high school. He was a friend of my husband. I remember him from school. I wish I seen them perform.

[@Zheugma]

It means you are from union city, New Jersey lol

[@billsmarysam1238]

@@Zheugma Yes! He was always in my neighborhood. I remember seeing him around when we growing up since we went to the same schools.

[@Zheugma]

@@billsmarysam1238 i am trying to get him to do an interview about shel silverstein since shel was such an important part of dr. Hook as well... i bet those were the days! One can only imagine how nice it had been to grow up during that time around those areas 🌈

[@paulveenings6861]

It’s hard to pick a favourite song from these guys, they had so many great songs but the one that always brings a smile to my face no matter what is I got Stoned and I Missed It . Kinda sums up my life. 🙂

[@derekstocker6661]

Thanks for this, so glad I found this, fantastic band great individual members all with their own bit to offer to the line-up. Great music and great characters, sad that they seemed to gradually leave the limelight as a group.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@docheine]

This band is so underrated!

[@gogoyubari366]

What makes you believe they're underrated? Please explain.

[@stanzaloan3454]

There were many popular bands at the hight of their popularity who's music can still be heard through radio and television. If someone wants to hear Dr Hook they literally have to search for it. No one hears them anymore. That's only 1 of a few reasons why they are underrated. There sound was like no other, as common as that sounds, it's true

[@addickkelders2265]

@@gogoyubari366 That's also my question. They had their fortune and fame during the '70 and even '80's. Big hits even when they were wimpy. So I think rated at value.

[@goatboy150]

They were on the cover of Rolling Stone...

[@jeanwalls7021]

Rik Elswit is still alive & kicking! Lives in California.

[@tessjuel]

Oh, Rik Elswit, the most underrated member of the most underrated band. But I think he preferred it that way. Not everybody want to be stars.

[@traciehall1975]

Hey!!!, thank you 🥰, I grew up with Dr Hook being played at family parties, good memories, and now my boys listen to it , they have no choice!🤣🤣🤣, much love and kindness always Tracie from Australia ❤

[@whathappenedtothem_]

That is awesome!

[@jonathanmitchell9886]

I have a brief Dr. Hook anecdote. My dad was a Bigfoot-sized guy who occasionally worked as muscle for various folks around town (both locals and transients), and he was one of the guys who took care of Dr. Hook when they were recording at Muscle Shoals Sound Studio (Sheffield, Alabama) in 1978. He was partying with them and, by his own account, having a pretty good time until they asked him to try some coke. He was never into drugs and had painfully sensitive sinuses, but didn't want to look uptight...so he leaned over the table and took a snort. The stuff was so strong that he recoiled and nearly fell, much to the cackling delight of the band and their immediate entourage. He said his nose was completely numb for an hour, and when the numbness wore off, the headache set in. Telling the story fifteen or twenty years later, he still didn't find it funny.

[@julesccf6380]

I went to see Dennis Locorriere on his 50th anniversary of Dr Hook tour with my old dear and step dad and he was brilliant. Loads of classics and some songs I'd not heard before which were still enjoyable. Hope to see him again.

[@lonnieke]

Great memories growing up, Big rock singers we got golden fingers and we're loved everywhere we go!

[@Rose-ht3xc]

Loved these guys! I'm 56 now and I've turned my teenage granddaughters on to alot of my favorites from the 70's. We love to dance around the house and sing the oldies just like my kids did with me when THEY were young. Can't think of a song of theirs that I didn't like and thankfully I found "Ronja's Dr Hook channel" so that I can enjoy them anytime I want. Lost my husband in 2021 and I can't tell you how many times I've watched the "carry me Carrie on Shel's houseboat" video. Got me thru some pretty rough times....

[@SuV33358]

they're still on my playlist....eternally. I say, what happened to April Wine??

[@wayneschnare4019]

April Wine is still touring . Myles also has put out a Blues Album and is doing a Just between You and Me tour with Jim Henman ( original Member of AW ) and Bruce Dixon . All 3 living in the Halifax Nova Scotia Area

[@SuV33358]

@@wayneschnare4019 nice! Love them. Sign of the Gypsy queen...

[@Zheugma]

It would be great to interview these guys from the band and come up with a documentary about the band... Dennis is also around. One should never neglect the great shel Silverstein... his contribution was vital from what I know to the band. And he is rarely mentioned as a songwriter, poet, etc... I am sure the boys from the band would have a lot to tell us about it black then, and about shel. There is a nice footage of all of them in shel houseboat in Sausalito. I guess those were the days! A challenege - for someone with ability and resources to do a documentary about the band and interviewing the members 😊

[@artbychristiansen3509]

They where very popular in Denmark. In a particular concert they dropped their close and performed naken 😄

[@3goldfinger]

You beat me to it

[@lawrencehammersley4945]

I seen them live in 1980 best concert ever been

[@terryanthony8898]

My first concert same year in 1980

[@Oahunative59]

Sitting in a bar near San Diego State University called "The Back Door" my friend and I were sitting in a booth and this guy walks up to us and offers a pitcher of beer and proceed to sit down and chat for serveral minutes. He then stands up and saids "well I've got to go now" and stolls down to the stage and the band starts playing "Sivia's Mother" ...it was Ray Sawyer

[@Zheugma]

That had to be great my man lol hey we’re damn nice and cool for sure

[@samanthafield2453]

I am in the UK, and thank my Mum and Dad for introducing me to them all through my early years. Legends ! Still listening to this day

[@whathappenedtothem_]

That's awesome!

[@Elc0chin0]

I was a big fan and still love all their music. I wish I could find guitar music for what I considered some of their greatest songs.

[@Journey-of-1000-Miles]

I love dr Hook. They make the best songs to play guitar and sing along to!

[@NaturingIFindNatural-august73]

extremely fond memories of this band of fine gents. my parents and aunties / uncles would play their vinyl / s frequently., glorious times we all had.! ☺️😊😃 ✌🏻🌏🇦🇺🤘🏻

[@wayneschnare4019]

Met Ray several times , I live in Nova Scotia , and Sound a lot like Ray , My favorite song is Carry Me Carrie , but love them all !! Soup stone is another favorite , And I also like every ones making it big but me and Millionaire !!! Last time I saw Ray was in 04 at Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax , Mr Francis was living on the South Shore of Nova Scotia as was Ray . I got a couple more years on on ya Baby is another favorite . An very under rated band . And Radio was not their friend !! They had so many good tunes that never saw the light of radio !! And if I am not mistaken Ray toured Canada with a band called Ray Sawyer and the Canadian Connection . And even though not "Political Correct today , I want Freakers Ball played at my funeral

[@derekcollins1972]

Ray and Mr.Francis lived on the South Shore? I had no idea. Cool.

[@rikosborne1212]

I've had some online interaction with Rik Elswit, so I've been checking out a lot of the band's stuff. They were a bit "before my time", and the first thing I can remember hearing from them when it was current was "When You're In Love With a Beautiful Woman". I only heard that because it was frequently played on the country music radio station my dad listened to. I didn't really like the song at the time (hey, I was probably 12 or so), so I didn't investigate the band any further at the time. Wish I had, because their music is a lot of fun, and they seem to be a great bunch of guys.

[@Zheugma]

An interview with him and the other band members would be great... a documentary. Pass him the idea please lol

[@altcoin5631]

saw these guys playing in a little dive bar thirty years ago. they were awesome.

[@RolandJones-sx9fm]

71 years old now , and can still sing along with every lyric ! Dr Hook the best ever !

[@erichtisnado1536]

Rik Elswit is also still alive and playing. He plays in a couple bands in the Bay Area. Super nice guy, too.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Thanks for the info!

[@Zheugma]

An interview with him and the others about the band would be a great thing to do while we still have them with us .... someone ?

[@nichebundles7246]

My older brother met them through a friend and partied with them one night. He brought home a "not for sale" album, fully autographed and with a bunch of funny songs on it... I have no idea if most of those songs were ever released commercially. Songs like Roland the Roadie and Gertrude the Groupie, Acapulco Goldie, Penicillin Penny (which I can now see over on the side that there's a video of, so maybe it was released commercially). Anyway, the band that I heard seemed a lot different than what I heard commercially a few years later. When I was in high school, She Was Sixteen was on the radio. Nothing like that was on the album I'd heard a few years before.

[@erniedogbennett2501]

I graduated in 74 and Dr. Hook and company helped me get thru my formative teen years. Still have a best of cd and listen to it often. Just a side note, a good friend of mine got to spend a concert backstage with them and said it was the best time of his life. They were fun and easily accessible I think his words were.

[@nycbigbear]

They were the perfect group to perform Shel Silverstein's songs. Such fun

[@alanjarvis2728]

Remember going to see them at the old Apollo in Glasgow 1981 or 82 a magical night the band were amazing and just seemed to enjoy what they were doing never a dull moment on stage and the harmonies between them in that old venue were amazing.

[@robinlarnold]

Ray was a great friend, showed me the ropes on the road. MISS HIM.

[@Zheugma]

Wish I had met the man... did he ever shared stories about being around with the band? What about shel Silverstein? He is a character I am always fascinated about... did ray ever Mentioned shel or any stories about shel?

[@tomwirt319]

❤ no other groyp has ever put as much energy into perfoŕmances as DR hook.

[@bevmacdonald9008]

This video shows Dennis Locorriere singing Sylvia's Mother. Ray Sawyer is the guy with the eye patch and cowboy hat. He sings Cover of the Rolling Stone, but Dennis sang most of their hits including Sylvia's Mother, Queen of the Silver Dollar, Sexy Eyes, Sharing the Night Together, and Carry Me Carrie. (Edited for spelling)

[@briansharp4388]

I had Garfats father as a 5th grade math teacher. He had us learn "cover of the rolling stone" by heart. He was a very well liked teacher

[@Iggythemovieman]

Dr Hook was my first concert in 1974.

[@lilianesouza2543]

Wow ❤👍✌️

[@darrellyoung9586]

I saw Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show live at a concert in Walnut Creek, CA. sometime in the early 70's. They are still one of my favorite bands. We had lots of great bands that were based in the SF Bay Area.

[@glendaclem4807]

I never saw them but their hits I knew the words to all of them ! I loved dr. Hook

[@bobbylight5181]

My mother introduced me to Dr.Hook we named our cat Dr.Hook he made it 17.5 years 😢 great times!

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Sorry to hear that

[@TheBrooklynbodine]

Posting 6-16-24. Rik Elswit is still living, and will be 79 on July 6. Thanks so much for this!

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Thanks for listening

[@nancymcdowell5331]

The very first concert I ever seen, early 80's Paducah Kentucky , it was an amazing experience , as a young lady, Had the Albums . Little bit more and pleasure and pain knew every song, what a loss of an amazing band with iconic amazing music

[@pivotset2]

Saw them in Bexhill last month, brilliant show, Dennis still rocks.

[@pennypincher5516]

They played in a small bar/club in Louisville, maybe 150 people. We stayed after the show drinking and wowing about the show.. there was 4 of us. After about 20 or so minutes, they came back on stage, invited everyone still left, about 20 of us and we sang, drank, etc… had an awesome blast with Dr. Hook!

[@stingray4mesidewinderbandga]

I saw them in 1982 in Louisville Ky for the Derby Eve Jam. I still have the ticket stub, a pick and a hand written set list. On the back of the set list you can see it was from a page of rolling stone magazine.

[@TheSherryBoops]

Enjoyed the story. Thank you.

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Zheugma]

Did you know shel Silverstein?

[@DarrylSmith1968]

Got to see Him in 2015 in London Ontario Canada, Sounded just like the albums. Will never forget that little old man getting on stage and blowing us away.

[@debbiescott6732]

Who? Ray or Dennis?

[@elkabong6429]

Very well done retrospective of Dr. Hook!

[@johanlotigiers]

Over here, in Belgium and Holland 'Baby makes her blue Jeans Talk' was a huge hit. I have to look it up but I think they went number one with their song. Catchy tune, love it.

[@taxusbaccata9200]

This song conjers up the image of a disembodied ass and pair of legs walking down the street and farting lustily.

[@notredo]

From Freakers Ball to Daddy's Little Girl these guys ran the whole spectrum of emotion.

[@Sparks53]

These guys were great. You could tell they were having fun and they're vibe was infectious. They didn't come across as having giant egos which doomed so many bands of the era.

[@debbiescott6732]

That's not true. Egos didn't doom the bands of the 1970's. Many were great for many years. The only thing some bands had problems with were the management people or managers. They screw the bands out of a lot of money.

[@michaelhowitt1318]

My favourite one was I got stoned and i missed it we used to play it in my vw Bettle coming back from skiing in the Scottish highlands

[@my2centsiz3]

Saw them at the Alladin in Las Vegas I wanna say around 1978. i was 12 years old. When Vegas was fun. The Alladin was where you saw Concerts. And Dr. Hook, was great.

[@linjoy9627]

I met Denis on a fight from the Uk to Melbourne. I went to the show with my cousin and was invited back to the hotel for a drink, the band hung around the bar and the half dozen of us invited sat a table talking to each other we even bought our own drinks. Certainly not the after show invites you hear about from others. The last time I met him was when they played my home town. That was at least 5 centuries ago! well 50 years!

[@jimdavison4077]

My favorite Dr Hook song at the time was Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk...... They had so many fun songs and I can say they have albums that you can enjoy every song making them a driving faverite.

[@debrahubbard763]

Played Hickory, NC Octoberfest in 1994. I danced with my husband and little girl. Such fun! Husband is gone now. This is a great memory!

[@kathhornsey8874]

Love Dr. Hook, beautiful voices and music. No fovourites because I love all of their songs.

[@DavidHunt-tc5eq]

Thank you..saw them in Ft myers florida...back in 2008?..the show was put on by a radio station oldies 95...it was a great show!! a crowd of about 2000 people showed up..long live the music of Dr Hook!

[@whathappenedtothem_]

Rock on!