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Skyhooks

Band, *1973 AU, Melbourne
Rock

Skyhooks were an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in March 1973 by mainstays Greg Macainsh on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Imants "Freddie" Strauks on drums. They were soon joined by Bob "Bongo" Starkie on guitar and backing vocals, and Red Symons on guitar, vocals and keyboards; Graeme "Shirley" Strachan became lead vocalist in March 1974. Described as a glam rock band, because of flamboyant costumes and make-up, Skyhooks addressed teenage issues including buying drugs "Carlton (Lygon Street Limbo)", suburban sex "Balwyn Calling", the gay scene "Toorak Cowboy" and loss of girlfriends "Somewhere in Sydney" by namechecking Australian locales. According to music historian, Ian McFarlane "[Skyhooks] made an enormous impact on Australian social life".

Members

	Bob Spencer g, bvoc *1957 AU
	Graeme Strachan voc 1952-2001 AU
	Red Symons voc, g *1949 GB
	Fred Strauks voc, dr *1950 AU
	Greg Macainsh voc, b, eb *1950 AU
	Bob Starkie g, voc *1952 AU
	Steve Hill voc
	Tony Williams voc