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Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie dies aged 73 after a battle with cancer

Skyhooks guitarist Bob Starkie has died aged 73 after a battle with cancer. A statement released on Skyhooks' official Facebook page announced his passing this morning. "It's with sadness in our ...
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Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie, Guitarist for Australia’s Skyhooks, Dies at 73

His death was confirmed on Tuesday on the group's official Facebook page. By Jessica Lynch Bob “Bongo” Starkie, guitarist for the trailblazing Australian rock band Skyhooks, has died at 73 after a ...
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Alex Lahey – “Ego Is Not A Dirty Word” (Skyhooks Cover)

The Australian label Mushroom Records is marking its 50th anniversary this year with a bunch of covers and some live shows. The latest contribution to the celebration comes from Alex Lahey, who ...
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This Day in Music

2001 - Graeme ""Shirley"" Strachan, singer of '70s Australian glam band Skyhooks, dies in a helicopter crash. He is 49. By Billboard Staff 2001 – Graeme “”Shirley”” Strachan, singer of ’70s Australian ...