Dennis Michael Locorriere (born June 13, 1949; Union City, New Jersey, United States) is the American former lead vocalist and guitarist of the soft rock group Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, later Dr. Hook.He continues as a solo artist, session musician and songwriter. 　　Locorriere, as a founding member of Dr. Hook, was the recipient of more than 60 gold and platinum albums, gaining No. 1 chart status in more than 42 countries.He is also a songwriter, whose songs having been recorded by Bob Dylan, Crystal Gayle, BJ Thomas, Helen Reddy, Willie Nelson, Southside Johnny and by Jerry Lee Lewis, on his 2006 release, Last Man Standing. 　　Locorriere's company retains the rights to the trademark name, Dr. Hook, although it is licensed to Ray Sawyer for touring purposes. 　　Locorriere tours as "The Voice of Dr. Hook," as referenced to the fact that his voice was most prominent on the majority of Dr. Hook hits.