Symons was also slated to perform with the band, but was replaced by Diesel after withdrawing a few days before the show. On 7 April 2010, 3AW reported that Skyhooks were to appear on the first episode of the new series of Hey Hey It's Saturday with Leo Sayer on vocals. Sayer later appeared on air and denied the claims. Original guitarist Peter Starkie died of complications after a fall, in mid-September 2020, aged 72. Members Classic lineup Greg Macainsh – bass, backing vocals (1973–1980, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994) Imants "Freddie" Strauks (aka "Freddie Kaboodleschnitzer") – drums, backing vocals, percussion (1973–1980, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994) Bob Starkie (aka "Bongo Starr") – guitar, backing and lead vocals (1973–1980, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994) Red Symons – guitar, backing and lead vocals, keyboards (1973–1977, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994) Graeme "Shirley" Strachan – lead vocals (1974–1978, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994; died 2001) Other members Steve Hill – lead vocals (1973–1974; died 2005) Peter Inglis – guitar (1973) Peter Starkie – guitar, backing vocals (1973; died 2020) Bob Spencer – guitar, backing vocals (1977–1980) Tony Williams – lead vocals (1978–1980) Timeline Discography Studio albums Compilation albums Video albums Live albums Box sets Singles Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. Skyhooks inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2005. |- | ARIA Music Awards of 1992 | Skyhooks | ARIA Hall of Fame | Australian Record Awards |- | 1975 | Ego Is Not a Dirty Word | Group Album of the Year | |} King of Pop Awards The King of Pop Awards were voted by the readers of TV Week. The King of Pop award started in 1967 and ran through to 1978. |- | rowspan="3" |1975 | "Horror Movie" | Australian Record of the Year | |- | Ego is not a Dirty Word | Most Popular Australian Album | |- | Greg Macainsh (Skyhooks) | Best Australian Songwriter | |- |1976 | Straight in a Gay Gay World | Best Cover Design | |- |1978 | "Hotel Hell" by Skyhooks on Nightmoves | Best Australian TV Performer | |- Note: wins only See also Sherbet References General Note: [on-line] version established at White Room Electronic Publishing Pty Ltd in 2007 and was expanded from the 2002 edition.