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Famous 70’s Rock Star Has Passed Away!

He sang the lead on the famous song “Cover Of Rolling Stone.”

NEW YORK – AUGUST 13: Gibson Les Paul guitars are displayed at the ”30th Street Guitars” shop on August 13, 2009 in New York City. Guitar pioneer Les Paul died August 13 at the age of 94 due to complications from pneumonia. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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He sang the lead on the famous song "Cover Of Rolling Stone."

Ray Sawyer, 81, of Dr. Hook has died.

No cause of death was given, but word is he suffered a brief illness from which he didn’t recover.

Randy Sawyer appeared on a bunch of songs in the ’70s and ’80s, including  “Sylvia’s Mother,” “A Little Bit More,” “Only Sixteen,” “Walk Right In,” Sharing the Night Together,” “When You’re in Love with a Beautiful Woman,” “Better Love Next Time” and “Sexy Eyes."

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