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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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Donna J. S
- Address
- 4603 Logans Chapel Loop
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Charles F
- Comments
- best party band ever!!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 years - since their 1st album
- Address
- Mt. Vernon, Ohio
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kelvin g
- Comments
- the best music i enjoy over and over again
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20yrs
- Address
- 120 coach road ,truro nova scotia , b2n6n8
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debbie g
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elias t
- Comments
- my mum got me and my brother on to this band when we were still in car seats and we still love them
- How many years a Hook fan?
- life
- Address
- 534 riverview drive florenceville n.b. canada
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Francois R
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 28
- Address
- 15 bis rue henri-martin F92700 Colombes FRANCE
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trevor f
- How many years a Hook fan?
- many,many years!!!!!!!!
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Gazbacho M
- Comments
- Hook Rulz!!!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- life
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Vicki B
- Comments
- Put Dr. Hook where they deserve to be--in the Rock Hall!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Thirty!!
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Fred K
- Comments
- Dont forget Shel!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since the beginning (Sylvia's Mother)
- Address
- 5949 S Kenneth, Chicago, IL 60629
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Dilys L
- Comments
- great band
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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kathy l
- Comments
- they made it to the cover of rolling stones why aren't they in the rock and roll hall of fame?
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 wonderful years
- Address
- box 311 big valley alberta, ca T0J 0G0
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Ivan T
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20
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andy.HIPPY.oppenheim
- Comments
- they kick ass still
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20
- Address
- 4117 wellington woods cir #101 kissimmee fl 34741
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Desiree D
- Comments
- I've been a fan since I was a child listening to my parents' 8-tracks. I think they are an absolutely AWESOME band!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 21 years
- Address
- 102 Audubon Ct., Charlestown, IN 47111
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Diane S
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20+
- Address
- Nfld, Canada
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danny j
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Joel F
- Comments
- They belong in the R&R Hall of Fame
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 26 of 26 years alive
- Address
- New Zealand
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Kevin C
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 12
- Address
- Morrison, Illinois
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Glenn F
- Comments
- Hooks the greatest band EVER. Helped me thru the hardest parts of my life.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30yrs
- Address
- Amesbury,Ma.
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G.Stappaerts
- Comments
- I live the way they play, with a smile and a tear
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20
- Address
- Eersel, Holland
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Dave A
- Comments
- a must
- How many years a Hook fan?
- forever
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mo
- Comments
- brillient
- How many years a Hook fan?
- yes
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Doug H
- How many years a Hook fan?
- too many to count
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Darryl L
- Comments
- DR Hook is wonderfull
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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Eric F
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25
- Address
- UK
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Gaden M
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James W
- Comments
- Love the site; it's about time someone pushed for their inclusion into HOF
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25
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Duane P
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
- Address
- 305 - 33708 King Road, Abbotsford, BC V2S8C6
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Esben Skovgaard J
- Comments
- They deserve to get there
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since 1974
- Address
- Hoejager 102, 7300 Jelling, DENMARK
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Gary N
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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Gary Daniel D
- Comments
- A gimmie For the rock and roll hall of fame
- How many years a Hook fan?
- From the start
- Address
- Orillia Ontario Canada
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Russell H
- Comments
- Its about time!!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25
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Donna B
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25 years
- Address
- Nova Scotia, Canada
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JIMMY P
- Comments
- WHY NOT,THEY PAID THERE DUES FOR US TO ENJOY
- How many years a Hook fan?
- I'M A PERSONAL FRIEND TO GEORGE ,RAY AND BILLY SINCE 1959
- Address
- 7206 MARK DR. NASHVILLE,TN.37221
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john r
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 15
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Doug L
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Doug P
- Comments
- I was there in the beginning down in Mobile Alabama
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 years
- Address
- 4701 Seminole Circle, Birmingham, Al. 35243
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George H
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 28
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George P
- Comments
- Of course Dr Hook should be in the Hall of Fame!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30+
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Elizabeth C
- Comments
- I love Dr Hook
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 15
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Charles W
- Comments
- It's about time they get the recagnition they deserve!!!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 32
- Address
- Tulsa, OK
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Chris E
- Comments
- Must be done
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40 years
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Shana M
- Comments
- As a 20 something woman some of my fondest memories are rockin' to Dr. Hook with my mom. They deserve being in the Hall of Fame.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 28
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Jennifer L. S
- Comments
- I have never heard a Dr. hook song I didn't love! I think that is the sign of a true Hall of Famer
- How many years a Hook fan?
- my entire 23 years, my mother listened to Dr. hook when I was a kid and it stuck
- Address
- 1826 A, 10th Ave. S.E.
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Dreamer T
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F.J. te L
- How many years a Hook fan?
- about 30 years
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gerry m
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 31
- Address
- lower killeens commons road cork
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james c
- Comments
- easily the best band ever! They deserve more than they got...let em into the hall of fame.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 10
- Address
- merrimac,ma
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Nik P
- Comments
- They deserve it!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
- Address
- St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada
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