1952 - 2001
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| First Name |
Graeme
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| Last Name |
Strachan
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| Alternative Name |
"Shirley" Strachan
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| Birthday |
2nd January, 1952
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| Birthplace |
Melbourne, Australia
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| Died |
29th August, 2001
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| Place of Death |
Queensland, Australia
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| Cause of Death |
Helicopter Accident
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Nationality |
Australian
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| Occupation Text |
Singer, songwriter, television presenter
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| Occupation |
Surfing
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock and roll, Progressive Rock, Pop Music, Glam Rock, pop
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| Year(s) Active |
1971–2001
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| Instrument (text) |
Singing, Vocals, tambourine
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| Record Label |
Mushroom/Festival
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| Associated Acts |
Skyhooks, Frame, The Party Boys
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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. He was the lead singer of the rock group Skyhooks (1974–1978, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994). While still a member of Skyhooks he had solo singles, which charted on the Kent Music Report, with a cover recording of Brenda Holloway's "Every Little Bit Hurts" (October 1976, No. 3) and a remake of The Miracles "Tracks of My Tears" (July 1977, top 20). After leaving Skyhooks in July 1978 he concentrated on his solo career. He was the host of children's TV program Shirl's Neighbourhood (1979–83), From 1993 he appeared on home renovation TV program, Our House, as a carpenter and co-host. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1993, Skyhooks were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Strachan died in August 2001 in a self-piloted helicopter accident.
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