In 1973, Peter Starkie helped launch the band that would go on to record hits such as Living in the 70s, Ego is Not a Dirty Word, Horror Movie and Jukebox in Siberia.
Skyhooks became a mainstay of Australian music through the 1970s and 80s, making household names of guitarist Red Symons and singer Shirley Strachan in the process.
Peter Starkie was working towards a science degree at Melbourne University when he joined Greg Macainsh, Peter Inglis, Steve Hill and Freddie Strauks in launching the band.he posted on the band's Facebook pagePeter Starkie had two daughters and a step-daughter and spent the past 20 years living "happily inseparable" with his partner Dianna, Bob Starkie said.
Born in Sydney in 1948, he moved regularly with his family due to their father's career in the Air Force and called Woomera, Melbourne, Canberra and London home at various times. Bob Starkie said his brother started guitar lessons during the family's four years in London during the early 1960s, and by the time he returned to Melbourne he was "ahead of the game".
"Living in England was a game changer for Peter. They were exciting times with the emergence of the Beatles and Rolling Stones," Bob Starkie recalled.Skyhooks guitarist Peter Starkie is survived by his three daughters and partner Dianna.
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