Dennis Locorriere, Dr. Hook Lead Singer, Dies At 76

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentDennis Locorriere, Dr. Hook Lead Singer, Dies At 76ByTim Lammers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Hollywood and entertainment.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 03:19pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.NAAS, IRELAND - JULY 29: Dennis Locorriere of Dr Hook performs on stage during Punchestown Music Festival at Punchestown Racecourse on July 29, 2017 in Naas, Ireland. (Photo by Debbie Hickey/Getty Images)Getty ImagesDennis Locorriere, who sang lead vocals on several Dr. Hook classics including “Only Sixteen,” “A Little Bit More” and “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman,” has died.Locorriere’s management announced in a statement on Sunday that the singer-songwriter-musician died on Saturday of kidney disease. He was 76.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis Locorriere, who, after a long and courageous battle with kidney disease, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 16, 2026,” the statement reads on the band’s website. “Dennis faced his illness with remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained deeply cherished by all who knew him.ForbesDonald Gibb, Ogre From ‘Revenge Of The Nerds,’ Dies At 71By Tim Lammers“He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him.”No information was given about where Locorriere was at the time of his death. The Independent reported that the performer had lived in the U.K. for the past 24 years.Born Dennis Michael Locorriere on June 13, 1949, in Union City, N.J., the musician helped form what was first known as Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show in 1968. The group’s name was shortened to Dr. Hook in 1975.MORE FOR YOUDr. Hook Had Several Big Hits In 1970sDennis Locorriere, along with original bandmates Ray Sawyer, George Cummings Jr. and Billy Francis, foun...