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Dr. Hook (initially Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show) was an American rock band formed in Union City, New Jersey in 1968. They enjoyed considerable commercial success in the 1970s with hit singles including "Sylvia's Mother", "The Cover of 'Rolling Stone'" (both 1972), "Only Sixteen" (1975), "A Little Bit More" (1976), "Sharing the Night Together" (1978), "When You're in Love with a Beautiful Woman" (1979), "Better Love Next Time" (1979), and "Sexy Eyes" (1980).
Influenced by: Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson
- Label:
- Capitol
- Active:
- 1968-1983, 1990s reunion tours
- Scene:
- New Jersey/Nashville crossover
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