[4][11] During 1978, he issued his third solo single, "Mr Summer", which did not chart. "[2], In November 1972, Strachan left Frame and moved to Phillip Island to take up surfing and part-time carpentry. Skyhooks only new material in 1977 is the single Party To End All Parties (AUS no. Home. Copyright Skyhooks archives. He [Shirl] was really the glue between us and the audience, says Bongo Starr. Its a clever comment on the fact that people remain individuals despite the ubiquity of denim apparel. He grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Its an interesting thought, but it is not to be. Writer. "Obituaries We just liked him 'cos he was Shirl", "Melbourne mourns the loss of Shirley Strachan", Australian Recording Industry Association, "Australian Television: 19821985 Logie Awards", "Police to retrieve Shirley's Strachan's body today", "Skyhooks perform one more time for Shirl", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Graeme_Strachan&oldid=1132640138. [13][14] He organised and participated in several Skyhooks reformations during the 1980s and 1990s. Living In The 70s (1974) (AUS no. His follow-up single, Tracks of My Tears, a cover of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles 1965 hit, reached No. . Pint On Punt-Windsor 28/10/04. 93) is a more musically reserved effort, but it takes shots at dictators and the power-hungry. Graeme Strachan grew up on 2 January, 1952 in Malvern, Australia. . In the 1970s, out front of trailblazing . The same personnel assemble again for a reunion concert in October 1984. Shirley Strachan tends to be the most normal looking of the crewdespite the gender confusion of his name. [13][14] He organised and participated in several Skyhooks reformations during the 1980s and 1990s. I first met up with him in 1961, Greg recalls. Strachan met Freddy Strauks, a drummer, at a performance at Village Green. A helicopter crash in appalling conditions on the Queensland Sunshine Coast on Wednesday took the life of Graeme "Shirley" Strachan, leaving many friends and admirers in grief. Strachan was killed in a helicopter crash on 29 August 2001. His ashes were scattered into the sea from a helicopter by his wife, Sue. From there, he joins Skyhooks. Yknow, in Adelaide [the capital city of South Australia], they say the band come over and sings all these songs about Melbourne [Victorias capital city] but, Macainsh shrugs, thats a good thing in itself. It helps that Skyhooks bass player also possesses a droll wit and delights in skewering the conventions of the time within the framework of a rollicking rock song. All My Friends Are Getting Married (AUS no. Graeme Ronald Strachan (21 January 1952 29 August 2001) is born in Malvern, Victoria. He was the older brother of three sisters, the children of Ronald Strachan, a carpenter and former World War II Navy sailor; and Joyce. His popular book is Healing Hands. Strachans life story, Shirl: the life of legendary larrikin Graeme Shirley Strachan, written by Jeff Apter, appeared in 2012. Skyhooks 30th Anniversary Show. [1] Strachan became an avid surfer, and his nickname "Shirley" was applied by fellow surfers due to his long, sunbleached and curly hair (referring to Shirley Temple). Strachan died in 2001 in a self-piloted helicopter accident, aged 49, and was survived by his wife, Sue Strachan. [29][30][31], (released to commemorate the 21st Anniversary of the release of "Rock Around the Clock"). The other newcomer to Skyhooks is Bob Starkie, born 26 July 1952 in Melbourne, Victoria. Contact info: sue@dancenewengland.com Find more info on AllPeople about Sue Webster and DNE School of Dance, as well as people who work for similar businesses nearby, colleagues for other branches, and more people with a similar name. Shirley Strachan releases another solo single in 1977, a cover version of the Motown pop hit Tracks Of My Tears, first recorded by the author, Smokey Robinson, with his band The Miracles, in 1965. [1] He was the older brother of three sisters, and he was the son of Joyce and Ronald Strachan, who was a carpenter and former World War II Navy sailor. Frame is formed in 1971 with the line-up of: Shirley Strachan (vocals), Pat OBrien (guitar), Cynthio Ooms (guitar), Greg Macainsh (bass) and Freddie Strauks (drums). Before joining Skyhooks he plays guitar from 1973 to 1977 in Finch, an Australian hard rock band. He was the lead singer of the rock group Skyhooks (19741978, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994). Its pretty hard to compete, he says. [1] Strauks and Greg Macainsh, on bass guitar, were members of Claptrap in 1970, and they asked Strachan to join on lead vocals in the following year. Shirley (Graeme Strachan) - Missing You (Original 45) Graeme Ronald Strachan (2 January 1952 - 29 August 2001), professionally billed and known as " Shirley " Strachan or Shirl, was an Australian singer, songwriter, radio and television presenter, and carpenter. Margaret Suzanne Cocke Robinson, "Sue", born on the summer solstice, June 21, 1939, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 after a long battle with early onset Alzheimer's Disease. He was Skyhooks lead singer, nicknamed Shirley because of his fuzzy curly hair, like Shirley Temple, but clearly his blonde bleached hair from his surfing days was the difference.. By . The group were renamed Frame with Strachan, Strauks and Macainsh joined by Pat OBrien and Sintjio Oohms, both on guitars. They leave behind a 1976 single, a live version of Chuck Berrys 1963 song Let It Rock (AUS no. He issues two solo single in 1979, Christmas In The Neighbourhood and Nothing But The Best, and then goes on to release his only full-length solo album, Its All Rock N Roll To Me (1980). Strachan died in 2001 in a self-piloted helicopter accident, aged 49, and was survived by his wife, Sue Strachan. On one hand, they appeal to the artsy intelligentsia, but they also attract packs of squealing teenage girls. The Skyhooks' curse continued when Strachan died after the helicopter he was solo-flying crashed in regional . But he was always 'Shirley', from the time his teenage surfie mates re-christened him to the day he died in a helicopter crash in 2001, . Copyright Skyhooks archives. He joins Claptrap just as the band metamorphoses into a new incarnation. Red Symons is a regular part of The Brains Trust panel on the ABC Networks television quiz show The Einstein Factor (2004 2009). Shirley Strachan begins a parallel solo career with the October 1976 single Every Little Bit Hurts (AUS no. The reason for this nickname is his curly hair which reminds some scamps of Shirley Temple, the little girl who was a movie star in the 1930s in Hollywood. Writer, editor, public relations & marketing ace and Hollywood Highlights reporter on WWL-TV's Great Day Louisiana Follow me on Twitter and. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg Macainsh, and others, Shirl is the first biography of a cut-the-crap, bullshit-free Aussie original, a renaissance man who during his short life enjoyed several hugely successful careers (and a few laughs along the way). Sue Strachan. Macainsh and Williams worked together in Reuben Tice around a decade earlier. All right, there are capes and leggings and some gender neutral garments, but its not a drag show. Publications. 2) opens a new sub-genre of Skyhooks songs. [15] The album provided their cover version of Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir" as a single. Skyhooks were exciting, entertaining and colourful. He often picks up a hammer and does work backstage. He married Sue Strachan. But he was always 'Shirley', from the time his teenage surfie mates re-christened him to the day he died in a helicopter crash in 2001, . On 10 September, Channel Nine broadcast a tribute episode of Our House, "Our House Memories of Shirl", with content filmed in the weeks before his death, along with archival footage. The couple met in 1981 when he was a guest of the TV game show, Catch Us If You Can, where Scott was a model and presenter. Also present is This Town Is Boring, an almost punk rock number, and Keep The Junk In America, sung by Bob Starkie. Bongo performing on Countdown-This town is boring. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg Macainsh, and others, Shirl is the first biography of a cut-the-crap, bullshit-free Aussie original, a renaissance man who during his short life enjoyed several hugely successful careers (and a few laughs along the way). An interesting side note is that Shirley Strachan is still practicing his carpentry. Background. A big part of glam is the outrageous outfits and make-up. In 1984 Strachan joined a rock super-group, the Party Boys, for a national tour and was recorded on lead vocals for their live album, No Song Too Sacred, alongside founding members Graham Bidstrup on drums, Kevin Borich on guitar and Paul Christie on bass guitar, and new guitarist, Robin Riley (ex-Rose Tattoo). Be In It (1978). View Sue Strachan results including current phone number, address, relatives, background check report, and property record with Whitepages. American record producer Eddie Leonetti is brought in to oversee Skyhooks fourth album, Guilty Until Proven Insane (1978) (AUS no. Know net worth is He in this year and how He do with money?? You can go and copy this kind of act or that kind of act. It definitely wouldnt be Skyhooks if we didnt dress up, claims Macainsh. Television helped introduce Skyhooks to a wide audience. Star of Bethlehem Pre-School Business Data 15 Princeton St, North Chelmsford, MA 01863, USA (978) 251-4162. Spencers addition to the Skyhooks line-up confirms the bands drift towards a more hard rock orientation. However, the Australian rock band Skyhooks are said to have named themselves after a fictional organisation in the film Earth vs the Flying Saucers (1956). By October 1977 the couple had separated. I think thats a good model for any band. Skyhooks perform some elaborate temporary farewell gigs for Australia and then head off to the United States. In 1973 Mushroom also releases albums by prog rock act Madder Lake and jazz rockers McKenzie Theory. Here is all you want to know, and more! 3 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. He was the lead singer of the rock group Skyhooks (1974-1978, 1983, 1984, 1990 . The Caf Brlot. For all his intellect, Red also has a flair for music and theatricality. He was the lead singer of the rock group Skyhooks (1974-1978, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994). Shirley is also something of a singer. [6], In 1984, Strachan joined a rock supergroup, the Party Boys, for a national tour and was recorded on lead vocals for their third live album, No Song Too Sacred, alongside founding members Graham Bidstrup on drums, Kevin Borich on guitar and Paul Christie on bass guitar, and new guitarist, Robin Riley (ex-Rose Tattoo). The narrator (played by Shirl) moans about the demands of his lover. The groups debut performance was on 19 April 1971 at Elthams Montsalvat where Strachan stood facing the band, too shy to face the audience.. 1), like the bands next two albums, is produced by Ross Wilson. An episode of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation documentary, Long Way to the Top, featuring Skyhooks was broadcast on the day of his death: it was dedicated to his memory. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg Macainsh, and others, Shirl is the first biography of a cut-the-crap, bullshit-free Aussie original, a renaissance man who during his short life enjoyed several hugely successful careers (and a few laughs along the way)." [15], At the ARIA Music Awards of 1993 in March, Skyhooks were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg Macainsh, and others, Shirl is the first biography of a cut-the-crap, bullshit-free Aussie original, a renaissance man who during his short life enjoyed several hugely successful careers (and a few laughs along the way). Skyhooks popularity in Australia is now so massive that, as a natural consequence, thoughts turn to overseas. 1976 Strachan started his solo singing career during his time with Skyhooks. He habitually dresses in red, offset by some black. In November 2016, Bruce Warren passed away, and subsequent swims have been re-named the Shirley Strachan and Bruce Warren Memorial Swim. 3). Menu. [10] The B-side, "Missing You", was co-written by Strachan and Bob Spencer (Skyhooks' then-current guitarist). Graeme Ronald Strachan (2 January 1952 - 29 August 2001), professionally billed and known as Shirley Strachan or Shirl, was an. Skyhooks Singer Shirley Strachan Died in a solo helicopter accident on Mount Archer in Queensland in 2001. If youre in a band, its pretty vain really [of such people] to get up on stage in their jeans, being themselves, and expect people are going to be interested in them. In the early 1970s, Red Symons plays in a band called Scumbag along with his girlfriend, Jenny Keath, and singer Jane Clifton. 3 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Facebook gives people the power to. He and his wife, Elly, have three sons: Samuel (1991-2 October 2018), Raphael and Joel. Every concert will be performed in the open air. I consider my masturbation experiences to be quite ordinary, sniffs Red in response to an interviewers question. He is survived by his wife, Sue. Shirley had no children. In combination with the witty, observant and catchy songs of Greg Macainsh, this forthright manner made them formidable. In keeping with their flamboyant appearance, Bob Starkie and Freddie Strauks also decide to adopt colourful stagenames, becoming respectively Bongo Starr and Freddie Kaboodleschnitzer. Everyone wanted to play the guitar and we formed a high school band called The Spare Parts. This outfit is born in 1966. Sue Robinson. This ego served them well. Before Fame. 19.99 This product is unable to be ordered online. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg Macainsh, and others, Shirl is the first biography of a cut-the-crap, bullshit-free Aussie original, a renaissance man who during his short life enjoyed several hugely successful careers (and a few laughs along the way). When sales are poor, the tour is downgraded. Reds wit can easily become cruel. He also does carpentry jobs independently to help pay the bills because, even at the height of Skyhooks fame, money is still tight. Freddie Kaboodleschnitzer favours a semi-militaristic ensemble that makes him look like he has escaped from Kaiser Wilhelms brass band. Greg Macainsh & Alice Cooper - Palais Theatre, Melbourne 2007. 24.99. He went to Mt Waverly High School and decided to take up Woodwork in 4th Form. June 21, 1939 - January 5, 2019. Drummer Freddie Strauks pens the flat-out BBBBBBBBBoogie and gets to show off why he may be the most impressive musician in the group, though it is Shirley Strachan as usual who handles the vocals. Many tributes are shared by different individuals on Twitter and Facebook. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1993, Skyhooks were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Carlton (Lygon Street Limbo) casts an eye over their immediate environs, as does Toorak Cowboy, though the latter is a spikier send-up. The pair had started dating when he was surfing and working on Philip Island in 197273. She even was the host for a TV show about the New Orleans barbecue scene! View the profiles of professionals named "Sue Strachan" on LinkedIn. Bongo,Steve Hill,Fred and Greg- Live 1973. Vale Skyhooks lead SINGER Shirley strachan Cause of death couple of old Skyhooks songs, Women in Uniform Horror. . Skyhooks come out of the inner city Carlton district in Victoria. The accident is fatal. In 1993 the Strachans moved to Queensland. In 1979, Queensland (the tropical, northernmost State on Australias east coast) is under the control of Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen. products, businesses, Document request and others. 'Aged 49 Was lead singer of the Australian 1970's rock band skyhooks. Graeme Strachan, cantor e compositor australiano (n. 1952), Todas as informaes sobre Graeme Strachan: Idade, Morte, aniversrio, biografia, fatos, famlia, renda, patrimnio lquido, peso, altura & mais . In October 1976, he issued a cover version of Brenda Holloway's 1964 hit "Every Little Bit Hurts" as his debut single, which peaked at No. The story of Skyhooks really begins with Greg Macainsh, their bass player, primary songwriter and chief visionary. Graeme Strachan is a Rock Singer, zodiac sign: Capricorn. Sue was born in Hobbs, Texas on December 23, 1932 to W.D. With altered line-ups, Skyhooks continued until they disbanded on 8 June 1980; they briefly reformed in 1983, 1984 . Described as a glam rock band, because . [25] His ashes were scattered into the sea from a helicopter by his wife, Sue. Skyhooks first project with Tony Williams is the 1979 single Over The Border (AUS no. [4][5] The group were renamed Frame with Strachan; Strauks and Macainsh were joined by Pat O'Brien and Sintjio Oohms, both on guitars. Graeme Strachan's Life Path Number is 2 as per numerology. You are here: Home 1 / Uncategorized 2 / sue strachan, skyhooks. Story about the very sad death of Skyhooks front man Graeme 'Shirley' Strachan. Know how He earned most of networth at the age of 49 years of age. Adjustments begin to seep into the act. Graeme Ronald Strachan (pronounced "Strawn") (2 January 1952 29 August 2001), professionally billed and known as "Shirley" Strachan or Shirl, was an Australian singer, songwriter, radio and television presenter, and carpenter. Shirl is a lovable motor-mouthed larrikin. In October 1976 he issued a cover version of Brenda Holloway's 1964 hit, "Every Little Bit Hurts", as his debut single which peaked at No. Cultural cringe saw Australias biggest bands of the past like The Easybeats (St. You imagine yourself as Mick Jaggers girlfriend, he sings in a nod to The Rolling Stones vocalist. The first is Ross Wilson. He grew up in Melbourne, Australia. Preview Now; She even was the host for a TV show about the New Orleans barbecue scene! About this product. Rock historian Glenn A Baker says the music of Skyhooks changed the way Australians felt about themselves. 13). Shirl & Jukebox-Victorian Alips. With its howling introduction and some synthesiser from Ross Wilson, Horror Movie adopts the shock rock characteristics of such acts as U.S. singer Alice Cooper. Because of the costumes and make-up they are sometimes classed as glam rock, but they were a bit late to that party. This is only fitting since, at the time, Skyhooks are probably the hottest rock band in the country. Graeme Strachan was born on January 2, 1952 in Australia (49 years old). Many tributes are shared by different individuals on Twitter and Facebook. Apter had already written 15 celebrity biographies, for Shirl the author had access to Skyhooks band members, Strachans family and music industry figures, people from Strachans later career in TV and radio, and the surfing gang he assembled after relocating to Queensland in the 90s. Alistair Jones of The Australian felt that Apters sources all contribute to a picture of a good bloke fondly remembered with the life storys strength being the input that keeps the journey of a larger-than-life character grounded in personal terms while a down-side was that in sympathetically honouring the trust of his sources, Shirl becomes something of a tear-jerker.. Sue Cave Cowan Shamburger, age 89, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. He later recalled, Youd get up in the morning and look out the window and say yeah. It is also one of the prime theatrical and arts districts in Australia. So, how much is Graeme Strachan worth at the age of 49 years of age. Indeed McDermott and Strachan had gone for a flight together on Tuesday for the hell of it. Saturday Night looks at suburban weekend cruising. [6] The group's debut performance was on 19 April 1971 at Eltham's Montsalvat, where Strachan "stood facing the band, too shy to face the audience. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg Macainsh, and others, Shirl is the first biography of a cut-the-crap, bullshit-free Aussie original, a renaissance man who during his short life enjoyed several hugely successful careers (and a few laughs along the way). Ego Is Not A Dirty Word (1975) (AUS no. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1993 in March, Skyhooks were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. ISBN: 9781742702605. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) This is a metal theme for kinky fetishists turned on by A peaked cap and a badge or two. A lascivious eye is cast over Patrolwoman Saunders; a stewardess on a 747 jetliner; a nurse at the clinic; and Sergeant Anita, the commando in khaki. The rock singer Graeme Strachan died at the age of 49. Written by on February 27, 2023. Hills departure from the band provokes a mini-crisis. After Skyhooks Strachan worked as a radio and television presenter. Red Symonds and Bongo Starr emulate this sort of rough guitar interplay. Find out Graeme Strachannet worth 2020, salary 2020 detail bellow. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg 175562747462. He was the host of children's TV program Shirl's Neighbourhood (197983). They will be spread from a helicopter tomorrow morning in a poignant reminder . There are 50+ professionals named "Sue Strachan", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. He also presented a breakfast radio show, with Gary Belcher and Dean Miller, on the Brisbane radio station 4MMM in the 1990s. ISBN-10: 1742702600. An eccentric ultra-conservative, he brings in a number of policies such as restricting civil liberties that are controversial. They were soon joined by Bob "Bongo" Starkie on guitar and backing vocals, and Red Symons on guitar, vocals andkeyboards; Graeme "Shirley" Strachan became lead vocalist in March 1974. Australian locales only featured in antipodean country music or novelty songs, as though Aboriginal place names were something embarrassing. Strachan became an avid surfer, and his nickname Shirley was applied by fellow surfers due to his long, sunbleached and curly hair: referring to Shirley Temple. They were soon joined by Bob "Bongo" Starkie on guitar and backing vocals, and Red Symons on guitar, vocals andkeyboards; Graeme "Shirley" Strachan became lead vocalist in March 1974. He was educated at Mt Waverley High School to year10, then he completed an apprenticeship as a carpenter. Exhibit B is Smut, a song written and sung by Red Symons. That being said, if I'd Skyhooks/Facebook. In the early 1970s it is an area known for intellectuals and university students. 3 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. Then you'd have lunch and perhaps a couple of hours' work, and then it's high tide, so you go surfing again. After leaving Skyhooks in July 1978 he concentrated on his solo career. GENRE. He married Sue Strachan. A native of Malvern, Australia, he was the lead singer of the popular 1970s musical group, 'The Skyhooks.'Aged 49 Was lead singer of the Australian 1970's rock band skyhooks. Strachan born in Malvern, Victoria, on 2 January 1952 and grew up in Mount Waverley. [13][14] He organised and participated in several Skyhooks reformations during the 1980s and 1990s. shirley strachan wife, sue. The next incarnation is the first to use the name Skyhooks. He had the nickname Shirley because his long blonde curly hair was similar to that of Shirley Temple's. Shirl - Graham Strachan was born on January 2 nd 1952 and died 29 th August 2001. Find my work on suestrachan.com . Hosting and SEO Consulting. The Hooks also display a wider social conscience, asking Whatever Happened To The Revolution? about the loss of 1960s idealism. With more than 25 years editing, writing and in public relations in New York and New Orleans, as well as working for international publications, Sue has the experience to bring accuracy and historical context with a fresh focus to any article or project. Redmond Symons is born 13 June 1949 in Brighton, England, U.K. His family immigrates to Australia in 1958. Posted in . Kohler Vinnata Faucet Spray Assembly, During 1978 he issued his third solo single, Mr Summer, which did not chart. women's professional volleyball leagues near michigan; salvage hunters: the restorers alex; fork and join in oozie workflow In March 1974 Strachan replaced Hill on lead vocals in Skyhooks alongside Macainsh, Strauks and Bob Bongo Starkie (ex-Mary Jane Union) and Red Symons (ex-Scumbag), both on guitars. Samuel dies from an aggressive brain cancer. wikipedia.org as at 10 February 2014, 2 January 2019, rhythms.com.au Sweet Jeans Sweet Hooks Uncredited author, as at 25 March 2014, Sunday (Australian television program, Nine Network) Skyhooks: Living In The Seventies (12 June 2005) (text reproduced on ninemsn.com.au), Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, Australia newspaper) Shirley Strachan obituary by Jen Jewel Brown (31 August 2001) (reproduced on milesago.com/obits/shirl.htm), Friday On My Mind by Ed Nimmervoll (Five Mile Press, 2004) p. 103, 104, 117, The Big Australian Rock Book, Introduction Australian Rocks Independent Spirit by Paul Gardiner (Megabooks, 1985) p. 11, GTK (Australian television program, ABC Network) (1974? However, Skyhooks idea is to send-up that scene, rather than imitate it. If the hippie era of the late 1960s spilled into the early 1970s, this song draws a line and declares the arrival of a new decade in cultural, not just calendar, terms. He studies Pure Maths and Computer Science at the University of Melbourne, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree. Harvesting Data, Fueling Insights, Triggering Actions. Tony Williams, standing next to Shirley Strachan at an early seventies party where The Frame played (featuring Greg, Fred & Shirl). Old archived audio was played on air. The rave-up rocker Balwyn Calling refers to the Melbourne suburb and, like You Just Like Me Cos Im Good In Bed, has the male protagonist suffering from the overly ardent attentions of a female admirer. AllBiz Business Profile Search Professional Contact Details . Then youd go down to Woolami and check it out. An episode of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation documentary Long Way to the Top featuring Skyhooks was broadcast on the day of his death: it was dedicated to his memory. Sue has also been on numerous radio and TV programs, and is currently the movie reporter . [25], Triple M Brisbane, Strachan's former employer, held a day-long on-air tribute to him on the day after his death. As well as paying tribute to one of the acts main influences, it features Red Symons famous coughing solo in place of a guitar solo. With altered line-ups, Skyhooks continued until they disbanded on 8 June 1980; they briefly reformed in 1983, 1984 . He was replaced on lead vocals by Tony Williams of Reuben Tice. According to Nimmervoll, Skyhooks in the meantime had started to struggle, and not one to do something he wasnt enjoying any more, Shirl left. Written with the support of his widow Sue Strachan, Skyhooks bandmate Greg Macainsh, and others, Shirl is the first biography of a cut-the-crap, bullshit-free Aussie original, a renaissance man who during his short life enjoyed several hugely successful careers (and a few laughs along the way). Shirley Temple 's version of Led Zeppelin 's `` Kashmir '' as a natural consequence, thoughts turn overseas. 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