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dont mean to alarm people with this post as i dont know all the
details but i have heard Shirley Strachan of aust rock legends SKYHOOKS has died..just heard on the radio here..3aw melb
that shirl was on a helicopter that crashed at around 4pm
today..they have said that the pilot has died in the accident but no
mention of passangers..channel 7 brisbane has announced that shirley was
one of the people on board. Ive have since heard that Shirl is also dead. Apparently the chopper was doing some test run
or something.more news as i hear it

a very sad day for australian music and entertainment
 
Just heard the same on MMM.

My mum can't believe it, and the condolances are flowing through.

I am young, yet know some of the music...sad day indeed.

R.I.P. Shirl...

The Hitman
 

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This is really sad news.

As a kid I was a huge fan of Shirls Neighbourhood. As a grown up I admit to having a passing interest in Our House. :rolleyes:

Skyhooks played a huge part in Australian music history and the songs they brought us such as Women In Uniform, & You Like Me Cause I'm Good in Bed will live on forever.

RIP Shirl
 
I just heard the news before, from a fellow poster. Very sad indeed, for the Australian entertainment industry as a whole. :( Fans and family too. What a shock. :(
 
I've just heard. This is devastating. The Skyhooks were one of the best Aussie bands ever. We should have a national tribute to a national icon. Shirl is a typical Aussie larrikin and we are poorer for his loss. We'll miss you Shirl.

Joff, football is football mate, mindless banter is just that but if someone is showing respect to someone that has just passed away, attacking them like that is inappropriate. The line between fantasy and reality is getting more distorted obviously.
 
RIP Shirl you bloody legend!!

Skyhooks are one of the best Aussie bands ever, and churned out some pretty good tunes in their day.

One of Australias most lovable chracters is dead - and these is a very sad moment indeed. Altho im only young, i used to love the show "Shirls Neighbourhood" when i was a little tacker.

Shirl was also great on Our House as well - a great bloke with a sense of humour

RIP Shirl - Your contribution to Australias Entertainment industry will never be forgotten :)

"Ego....is not a dirty word"
 

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It was great to see the ABC dedicate tonight's episode of Long Way To The Top to Shirl tonight. Excellent stuff.

I am yet another one, who is too young to remember Skyhooks in their prime, but I remember Shirl on TV over the years (Shirl's Neighbourhood, Our House, Super 66 etc) and the 1990 Skyhooks reunion.

I remember there was an Aus Music Day with concerts in every capital city and it was broadcast live on TV. Skyhooks played two songs. I think the first one was Jukebox in Siberia. As soon as that was finished, a mattress was thrown out onto the stage and some blonde chick was soon rolling around on the mattress with Shirl while he sang You Just Like Me Cos I'm Good In Bed! The cheeky bastards!

I thought it was great! I guess most people probably expected to hear Horror Movie or All My Friends Are Getting Married and the Hooks surprised everyone by doing the least obvious thing. Which was always one of their strengths.

RIP

Jerome
 
A sad loss for Australian Music, and the ABC should be congratulated for dedecating Part 4 of its series "Long Way to the Top" 1973-1981 to Graham "Shirley" Strahan RIP 1952-2001.
 
A sad day indeed, Rest in peace Shirl.

You are still alive through your music & your memories.


As for you Joffa- that is disgusting. How can you say such a thing?
 
RIP Shirl. :(

I still rate the 1990 reunion tour of Skyhooks as one of the best shows I have been to. Was always hoping they'd do it again. Now it'll only be a dream.

A sad loss.
 

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A very sad day.

Joffa there's a time and a place for everything. You have shown yourself to have no compassion or empathy backed up by a feeble intellect.

While I will defend anyones right to free speech I'll make an exception in your case.

Please go away.
 
Re: Re: Re: Shirley Strachan RIP

Originally posted by Rohan_


Joffa. Please show some respect because this is hardly the post to raise your grievances with FJD.

Don't complain of getting stalked by FJD when you make comments like this in a thread like this.

You leave yourself open to abuse.
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He deserves a stalker with sh¡t like this.
 
A very sad day for the Australian Entertainment industry. Shirl was definitely a favourite character of alot of Australians and will never be forgotten.

May he rest in peace :(
 
In the words of Shirley himself.

TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT MY FACE
YOU'LL SEE MY SMILE LOOKS OUT OF PLACE
IF YOU LOOK CLOSER IT'S EASY TO TRACE
THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS.

:(

You were a legend Shirl !!!

R.I.P

cheers....
 
Originally posted by Beausgirl43
In the words of Shirley himself.

TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT MY FACE
YOU'LL SEE MY SMILE LOOKS OUT OF PLACE
IF YOU LOOK CLOSER IT'S EASY TO TRACE
THE TRACKS OF MY TEARS.
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Beau those words say it all.

RIP Shirl, my Living in the 70's CD is getting a real hammering.:(
 

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