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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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Grant S
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Jeri E
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- My favorite band. I have met them several times.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40 years
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Greg S
- Comments
- Some of the best songs/vocals of thier era
- How many years a Hook fan?
- many many
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jerry l
- Comments
- great music
- How many years a Hook fan?
- always
- Address
- 100 bulman rd roebuck sc 29376
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goldie d
- Comments
- the best
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 38 years (1973)
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Dona T
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robert hooper r
- Comments
- original and unique
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
- Address
- 352 albany highway
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Ms. Terry L. N
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 38
- Address
- 19943 Buckhorn Dr., Zachary, Louisiana 70791
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C.J. K
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20+
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George W
- Comments
- true rockers in all music types
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 36 years
- Address
- 7 davidson place ayr Scotland
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james g
- Comments
- awesome music!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
- Address
- PO Box 1106, Mariposa, CA 95338
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jerome g
- Comments
- live shows very important to my psyche
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Robert B
- Comments
- The greates band in the world
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35 Years
- Address
- Po Box 276 Golden Square 3555 Australia
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hubert s
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40 yrs
- Address
- nl
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Ingrid T
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Jim P
- Comments
- Who sings the songs we all like? Who sings 'em into the mike? From the NJ turnpike, grew to great aclaim! Nomination committee, come on!! Just listen close to their songs. Who more deserves to belong in the hall of fame? Who, if not they...who, if not they!! Vive la Hook!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35+
- Address
- Winamac, IN
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James A
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 32 years
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Jimmy P
- Comments
- One of the Best bands ever.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- From the 1960s.
- Address
- 4910 Keeler Ct Alexandria, VA 22309
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Marcel & Darcy M
- Comments
- "Years from Now" was our wedding song
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 years
- Address
- Prince George, British Columbia
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Jinny A
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30+
- Address
- Evansville, Indiana
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Jim D
- Comments
- Great idea, and great website!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since the 70's!
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w.joel j
- Comments
- better work 'em in there... if grand funk railroad doesen't
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since 1972
- Address
- [email protected]
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Joy B
- Comments
- The best is always last to be recognized!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since 1969
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Teresa T
- How many years a Hook fan?
- ever since I can remember !
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Harry B
- Comments
- Let's get them in!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since the start!!!!
- Address
- 1240 24th St.
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Frankie M
- Comments
- Very unique band and sound!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Many Many
- Address
- New York City
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Joseph G
- Comments
- Sometimes You Win
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35
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Jacek R
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 years
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JOE BROWN J
- Comments
- Best all around group of there time.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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LIZ H
- Comments
- great band awsome memories
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35+
- Address
- ontario canada
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Christopher S
- Comments
- OH..AAAH.AAAH...I don't believe it
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40 years
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Keith M. B
- Comments
- They deserve it more than Michael (barf) Jackson. They didn't bugger little boys.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Awhile now. Let's see ... I would say since 1971 as a 14 yr. old Texas nonconformist.
- Address
- Missouri
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john shoemaker j
- Comments
- love dr hook
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 32 years
- Address
- 125 dalmation dr. mauk,ga 31058
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Jane P
- How many years a Hook fan?
- forever
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Rendi C
- Comments
- I have listened to Dr. Hook my whole life, it was an all-time favorite of my moms, and for many years now it has been a shared and cherrished love of Dr. Hook's music between myself and my mother that in many ways has helped us bond and have a closer/stronger relationship and just for that in itself I will always be grateful for Dr. Hooks music.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- at least 10 years but basically my whole life.
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Claudia J
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35 yrs. since seeing concert at 13
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James C
- Comments
- Washington pk. #3 Union City should have your Memorial there.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- more years then i kow my kidz and wifey
- Address
- 803 Avenue A, Bayonne, n.j. 07002
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Jonas F
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steve h
- How many years a Hook fan?
- mom played "sloppy seconds" for me when I was a baby and I have loved them ever since
- Address
- box 3014 Belle Glade FL 33430
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Jan S
- Address
- Finland
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janina b
- Comments
- very good love them
- How many years a Hook fan?
- heaps
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Janusz
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since 1972
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JANET W
- Comments
- One of the best ever bands love them
- How many years a Hook fan?
- for ever
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jon a
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Joshua Platt G
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Jim P
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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Jacob
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Joel R
- Comments
- Very deserving of election to the HOF
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 years
- Address
- Utah USA
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James R
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 33
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