Latest News About Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show burst onto the scene out of Union City early 1970s era

Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show formed in Union City, New Jersey found national attention during the early 1970s driving hits like Sylvia's Mother, covering Rolling Stone and later faced bankruptcy after touring and releasing Belly Up!. Locorriere fronted the group with vocals and guitar, Ray Sawyer providing lead vocals, Clive Davis aided in securing CBS Records exposure, propelling international exposure. Famed for onstage antics and satirical edge, from 1975 onward they were known as Dr. Hook, continuing to release music and tour through the late 1970s and beyond.