Dr Hook, one of my all time favs. Didn't realize they were that...

Dr Hook, one of my all time favs.

Didn't realize they were that old.

Ray Sawyer, with the hat, second from left, died on Monday.

Sawyer dead: Dr Hook singer behind 'Cover of Rolling Stone' dies aged 81

Alabama-born musician founded the group with Dennis Locorriere, Billy Francis and George Cummings and was a member until 1983

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A promotional portrait of the rock group Dr Hook – (L-R) Bill Francis, Ray Sawyer, Rik Elswit, Dennis Locorriere, Jance Garfat, and John Walters, 1979. The picture is autographed by Locorriere and reads 'Dennis Says Hello! [FONT=Independent Sans] ( Getty ) [/FONT]
Ray Sawyer, singer for rock band Dr Hook & the Medicine Show during the Seventies, has died aged 81 after a "brief illness".
The Alabama-born musician had joined Dr Hook in 1969, one year after he lost an eye in a car accident, which led to him wearing his distinctive eye-patch that made him resemble Peter Pan villain Captain Hook, which served as inspiration for the band’s moniker.

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He founded the group with Dennis Locorriere, Billy Francis and George Cummings and was a member until 1983, releasing nine albums with the band.​