Mr Nice GuySkyhooks - Aussie Pop Royalty
August 3rd 2010 07:37
Skyhooks - Still Livin in the 70s
Skyhooks were larish and brash wore makeup years before Kiss and kicked off a renaissance of sorts in larrikin Aussie pop that would change the musical history of our country.
From their debut album "Living in the Seventies" which went on to sell 300,000 albums to Skyhooks lead singer 'Shirl', the band quickly developed a cult then mainstream following.
Complete with Red Symons in Red satin and matching cape, guitarist Bob Starkie who graduated from the Keith Richards/Chuck Berry School of Rock (with honours) his long black curls hanging over his lizard- necked jumpsuit and bassist Greg Macainshand drummer Fred Strauks, Skyhooks (thankfully) were not just another band.
Their second album "EGO is not a dirty word" debuted at number one,while their single of the same name was sitting opposite at #1 on the singles charts. The LP went on to sell over 200,00 copies and their "EGO" tour sold out completely.
Yes, for many Baby-Boomers who would have grown up with the band and who may have caught them either in concert or simply in the comfort of your home courtesy the humble turntable or casette deck thumping out "Good in Bed" it was a fun journey.
Not bad for a little Melbourne bands who's main goal was to have some chart success in Sydney.
"Yeah I'm living in the seventies
Eatin' fake food under plastic trees
My face gets dirty just walkin' around
And I need another pill to calm me down"
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