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Skyhooks - The Shirley Strachan Story

Skyhooks - The Shirley Strachan Story

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 In this episode we delve into the story of Graeme "Shirley" Strachan and the Skyhooks members as we assess their rise to the top of the Australian music industry during the 1970's with hits like Horror Movie, Living In The 70's, Jukebox In Siberia, Ego Is Not A Dirty Word and All My Friends Are Getting Married. We also learn about all 5 members upbringings, how the Skyhooks formed, their attempt to make it in the USA, Bongo Starkie's crazy infamous axe story and the many break up's and reunion's the band experienced over the years. As we discover where all the members ventured off to after the Skyhooks called it quits, what legacy they left behind and we detail the tragic death of 49 year old Shirley Strachan as he was involved in a horrific helicopter accident while on a solo training flight during 2001.

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