Skyhooks

The 1970s Australian rock band well known for their flamboyant costumes and make-up and featuring the classic line up of Shirley Strachan, Red Symons, Bob Starkie, Greg Macainsh and Freddie Straucks.

Rob Weekes and Red Symons

Countdown director and producer Rob Weekes & Red Symons on stage.
Skyhooks rehearsing for Countdown. circa 1975

Photograph by David Parker

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Skyhooks

Rob Weekes and Red Symons

Red Symons applying make-up

Skyhooks

Shirley Strachan in satin jester outfit

Skyhooks 1975

Red Symons and Shirley Strachan

Red Symons

Shirley Strachan

Red Symons and Shirley Strachan

Shirley Strachan and Red Symons

Shirley Strachan

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