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Petition to encourage admission to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for Dr Hook and the Medicine Show.
To whom it may concern, we the undersigned, being music fans of sound mind and ear, do request that the nominating committee see fit to elevate Dr Hook and The Medicine Show to their rightful place in the hall of Fame.
It is our sincere wish that you will offer the band an opportunity to be recognized for the wonderful contributions that they have bestowed upon the music loving public. Millions of fans worldwide can't be wrong!
Though possibly better known for their later softer offerings, the bands roots are in 50's and 60's pure Rock and Roll, and their earliest success was gained as, and they always remained a rock band!
From their first hit Sylvia's Mother in 1972, through their disbanding in 1985, they hit the top of the charts hundreds of times worldwide. Their 2nd release "Cover Of The Rolling Stone" did in fact get the band on the cover of the well respected bible of rock music. They had nearly a dozen major write up in RS over the years. Through over a decade and a half, they chalked up top ten hits in dozens of countries and had gold or platinum record numbering 60 to 80 by differing accounts. The recent re-release in New Zealand of a greatest hits CD, hit NUMBER ONE, almost 2 decades after the band's demise!
Most articles of the times, made a big deal out of the fact that the band was hard to classify. This is a double edged sword, which leads to the fact that they seem to be overlooked by many folks. The guys don't fit neatly into a box, having had hits which were rock and roll, rock ballads, rock parodies, country rock, love songs, disco hits and more. Knowing that even The Stones and Rod Stewart leaned towards disco when it was the rage, we feel Dr Hook should not be penalized for having had a few "disco" hits. Rather this band which posted top 10 rock radio hits for well over a decade, should be recognized for that rare achievement!
It is our sincere opinion that Dr Hook and the Medicine Show deserve to hold a place in the Hall.
Thank you for your consideration!
HOOKers worldwide
To whom it may concern, we the undersigned, being music fans of sound mind and ear, do request that the nominating committee see fit to elevate Dr Hook and The Medicine Show to their rightful place in the hall of Fame.
It is our sincere wish that you will offer the band an opportunity to be recognized for the wonderful contributions that they have bestowed upon the music loving public. Millions of fans worldwide can't be wrong!
Though possibly better known for their later softer offerings, the bands roots are in 50's and 60's pure Rock and Roll, and their earliest success was gained as, and they always remained a rock band!
From their first hit Sylvia's Mother in 1972, through their disbanding in 1985, they hit the top of the charts hundreds of times worldwide. Their 2nd release "Cover Of The Rolling Stone" did in fact get the band on the cover of the well respected bible of rock music. They had nearly a dozen major write up in RS over the years. Through over a decade and a half, they chalked up top ten hits in dozens of countries and had gold or platinum record numbering 60 to 80 by differing accounts. The recent re-release in New Zealand of a greatest hits CD, hit NUMBER ONE, almost 2 decades after the band's demise!
Most articles of the times, made a big deal out of the fact that the band was hard to classify. This is a double edged sword, which leads to the fact that they seem to be overlooked by many folks. The guys don't fit neatly into a box, having had hits which were rock and roll, rock ballads, rock parodies, country rock, love songs, disco hits and more. Knowing that even The Stones and Rod Stewart leaned towards disco when it was the rage, we feel Dr Hook should not be penalized for having had a few "disco" hits. Rather this band which posted top 10 rock radio hits for well over a decade, should be recognized for that rare achievement!
It is our sincere opinion that Dr Hook and the Medicine Show deserve to hold a place in the Hall.
Thank you for your consideration!
HOOKers worldwide
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Tommy P
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
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Logan R
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Francisco P
- Comments
- I love its biggest hit SHARING THE NIGHT TOGETHER so much . I listen to it all the time
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since 1976 until now and it will continue to be one of my favorite soft rock groups
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Lucia LeMoine L
- Comments
- I have been a fan since 1977 when I was 13 years old. I got to see them for the first time in 2007 at Lake Charles, LA during the Contraband Festival. They were the best!!! They deserve to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- I have been a fan for 35 years.
- Address
- 203 Miles Rd. Bacliff, TX 77518
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ron t
- Comments
- I'm an old rocker who still enjoys the great songs from Dr. Hook and having seen them live was a gas.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Almost 4 decades. Today a lot of young rockers have never heard of Dr. Hook or enjoyed their music. Swamp rock style.
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Jay J
- Comments
- Some of Ray's and the other band members music has got me through the hard times that life has sent me and I would like to thank them for that. I am sure that there are a lot of people world wide and they should have been inducted years ago its a disgrace that they haven't been in my opinion.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since 1972. I know you didn't ask this but the queen of the silver dollar is my utmost favourite.
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- 1 Windhaven Court Blackmans Bay Tasmania Australia 7052
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Nancy M
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25
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Tyler M
- Comments
- I discovered Dr. Hook when I was 17 years old in 2001. Their music is ageless and it sounds today just as relevant, fun, and meaningful is it did when I first discovered the band.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 10 years
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Doug S
- Comments
- Current DJ in small town Alberta, lots of request during the request line. Still going strong with local appearances. Play the music and it will take U back into time.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- From the beginning
- Address
- c/o P.O. Box 2219 High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0
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troy s
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L. R
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denise bezerra l
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since I was teenager, about 80's
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- Manaus / Am - Brasil
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gary s
- Comments
- truly great band
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since the early 70's
- Address
- 42,Rowan Close, Kingsbury, staffordshire, England, B78 2JR
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david a
- Comments
- do you consider touring next year.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 31.
- Address
- 3501 perry ave sw wyoming mi. 49519
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Timothy M
- How many years a Hook fan?
- When 'Sylvis's Mother" first came out. 1972 or 3.
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tony n
- Comments
- hook should have already been there
- How many years a Hook fan?
- loved dr hook ever since i was a kid in tha 70s
- Address
- 163 abner mnt trail star nc 27356
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joey n
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since 1996
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George F
- Comments
- The best live band i've ever seen
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 years
- Address
- Flat 11, Bradford Court Whitstable Road Moston Manchester England M40 DT
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david h
- Comments
- These guys were great, and they deserve to be in the hall
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40 years
- Address
- 43 freedom court
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Ashley G
- Comments
- They should have already been in the hall of fame as I see it! Heck yeah!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Well they started years before my time but my Dad loved them so of course I grew up listening and still love it...
- Address
- 718 Abner Rd. Star, NC 27356
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Michelle N
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30+ years
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Nicholas G
- Comments
- They should have already been in the hall of fame.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- I started listening to them about 7 years ago
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Kristy
- How many years a Hook fan?
- All of my 35 years!!!
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Jeff R
- Comments
- One of the best party bands ever.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35 years
- Address
- PO Box 71 Hereford, AZ 85615
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jordan d. lewis (from laurel, m
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since they were choclate papers. that was before they hit the northern circuit. i am from between hattiesburg,ms and laurel ms. and i have seen them from mobile alabama to jay maine. (short answer mid 60s')
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vikki
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
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Bob M
- Comments
- Dr Hook maybe the greatest band ever. It is the model my band frum the hills will one day be
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 3 really digging into the deep tracks
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linda a
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Michael S
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Was a fan when I first heard them - what - 30, 40 years ago.
- Address
- 4732 F Parkway, Sacramento, CA 95823
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melissa s
- How many years a Hook fan?
- I am a fan of at least 35 years
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Shawn S
- Comments
- The Hall of Fame NEEDS this amazing band to be included among its inductees!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Probably since cover of the Rolling Stone came out.
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Margie W
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
- Address
- xxx
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Anthony R
- Comments
- they are as classic as the Rolling Stone magazine
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since way early 70s
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Linda C
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Pretty much forever
- Address
- 722 Brentwood Village Mobile Park
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mark j
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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rkilen
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since thestart
- Address
- 1401 franklin st clearwater,florida 33756
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yk
- Comments
- aerhsyt
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 43
- Address
- jdukduk
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Steve H
- Comments
- They should make it on the strength of "Cover..." alone.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 36 years
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Mike C
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 34
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michelle leah m
- Comments
- phenomenal group (artists )
- How many years a Hook fan?
- over 30 years
- Address
- digby nova scotia canada .
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Justin C
- Comments
- Awesome band
- How many years a Hook fan?
- absolutely
- Address
- 1310 Inverness Place concord NC
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John Willhoite J
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 Yrs
- Address
- 125 Maple Leaf Court NE Ludowici, GA 31316
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Wendell L
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 37
- Address
- Georgia, USA
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Steven B
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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richard r
- Comments
- None Greater
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since the seventies
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Tom & Loretta J
- Comments
- Dr Hook is Awesome!!!!Big Big Fans
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 to 35 years
- Address
- 7988 Wolff Ct. Westminster, Colorado 80030
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Robert s
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Long time
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Michael S
- Comments
- I have been a fan of Dr.Hook since I was a kid
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
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Lisa C
- Comments
- I've always enjoyed Doctor Hook and the medicine show.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
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Wayne R
- Comments
- Greatest Ever
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
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