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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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Wim van G
- Comments
- I Love the music of Dr.Hook very much!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since the beginning
- Address
- http://muziek.clubs.nl/friendsofdrhook
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steven c
- Comments
- Dr Hook is the ultra band. So under appreciated its a tragedy.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- forever
- Address
- South Hampton, NH
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Steven B. M
- Comments
- I been a fan sense the Knots berry farm days
- How many years a Hook fan?
- about 30 years
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Doug Harris J
- Comments
- none
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30 years
- Address
- 127 Alton Park Lane Franklin TN 37069
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Trevor J
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Laurel M
- Comments
- Dr. Hook is my hero!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- about 8
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Faith F
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 15
- Address
- 821 North Barcelona Street Pensacola, florida 32501
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Doreen S
- Comments
- Humour/Sex/Rock&Roll/Honesty
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
- Address
- UK
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Kenneth G
- Comments
- I GREW UP with drHOOK
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 19
- Address
- brantford ont
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Kate Lanesbury D
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 15
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darren m
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 10
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Dustin R. B
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Almost 18 years
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linda
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30years
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george m
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25
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gladys n
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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ALLEN
- How many years a Hook fan?
- forever
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Judi E
- Comments
- The best band ever!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35
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Glen G
- Comments
- I wish they would come back to Scotland!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Forever!
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Jane S
- Comments
- such beautiful music, such memories
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25 years
- Address
- Scotland
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BRENDA L. B
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Melissa M
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Gary N
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 40
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Tia M
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20
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Tim S
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George M
- Comments
- Ray Sawyer's show is great!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20
- Address
- Idaho
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James S
- Comments
- Dr. Hook rules!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 10
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Bruce B
- Comments
- as a former D.J., I always enjoyed playing Dr. Hook's music!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25 +
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steve B
- Comments
- these guys belong in the hall
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20 yrs
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Ed G
- Comments
- Forget the Cover of The Rolling Stone - go for the Hall of Fame!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- At least 25 . . . maybe more, I did not keep count!
- Address
- TENNESSEE!!!
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garry f
- Comments
- the best
- How many years a Hook fan?
- early seventys
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Karen H
- Comments
- looking to buy a CD of album BANKRUPT
- How many years a Hook fan?
- all of them
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Mandy B
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 13
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Mr Stefan L
- Comments
- These guys should have been in there a long time ago.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- twenty years
- Address
- 4 sandford avenue rowley regis west midlands England.
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Jennifer M
- Comments
- love them!!!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- forever
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vicky b
- Comments
- fantastic band
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25 years
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Gerry 'flipper' R
- Comments
- Small hands
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35
- Address
- Deep Underground
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leo G
- Comments
- dr hook was one of the best and deserve this!
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25
- Address
- 4025 w morgan ave apt2 Milwaukee wi 53221
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Peg F
- Comments
- My daughter & I saw Dr. Hook this last summer in Illinois, they were sooooo good, & I got wonderful pictures.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- I have been a Dr. HOOK fan sense 1972, & now after seeing Ray, Billy, & Rays SON, my 21 year old daughter is a fan too.
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Michael j. B
- Comments
- they got on the cover of rolling stone...they HAVE to be in the R & R Hall of Fame
- How many years a Hook fan?
- since the beginning
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dan h
- Comments
- I have loved Dr.Hook since I was 10 years old and have hunted continuosly for any info regaurding Dr.Hook. All their history demands election to hall of fame
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 23 years
- Address
- 4550 central ave ne lot #1119 hill top mn 55421
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Jen S
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 5
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Curt T
- Comments
- they should have made it by now
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 20
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Rick M
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
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GS L
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Tina R
- Comments
- The band should already be in the hall of fame.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 31, Since 1972
- Address
- Colorado USA
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deedra
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 30
- Address
- 209 fruit farm road e Fort Payne Al 35967
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delra s
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 35
- Address
- rt4bx505 clintwood,va 24228
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Clarence C, Childress J
- Comments
- I grew Up Hooked
- How many years a Hook fan?
- All of my life
- Address
- Junction, Texas
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Alexander J
- Comments
- Dr. Hook is a living legend, the epitome of rock and roll mastery.
- How many years a Hook fan?
- Since his birth
- Address
- 36 Mabel St Levin New Zealand
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Don L
- Comments
- kickass group
- How many years a Hook fan?
- 25
- Address
- NB Canada
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