Ray Sawyer
Ray Sawyer | |
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Sawyer in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | February 1, 1937 |
| Died | December 31, 2018 (aged 81) Daytona Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Instruments | Vocals, percussion, maracas, congas, guitar |
| Years active | 1966–2015 |
Ray Sawyer (February 1, 1937 – December 31, 2018) was an American percussionist and vocalist known for his work with the 1970s rock band Dr. Hook. Though primarily a backing vocalist and occasional percussionist on congas or maracas, he sang lead on their hit song "The Cover of Rolling Stone" and was a recognizable presence in the band owing to the eyepatch and cowboy hat he wore. He was also the uncle of Wild Fire vocalist Zack Sawyer.