Dennis Locorriere, founding member of the '70s rock band Dr. Hook, died on Saturday. He was 76 years old.He died from complications of kidney disease, the band said in a statement."Dennis faced his illness with remarkable strength, dignity, and resilience throughout, and remained deeply cherished by all who knew him. He will be remembered for his warmth, love, and the lasting impact he had on those around him," the band wrote in a statement on its official website. The band, originally called Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show in 1968, boasted hits in the '70s, including "Sylvia's Mother" and "The Cover of Rolling Stone," Entertainment Weekly reported. The band name was later shortened to Dr. Hook.