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Title: Bongo” Starkie
Post by: ozzie on Sat 29 Nov 2025 21:16:22

"Bongo” Starkie has passed away.  For the past year he has fought the brave fight against Leukemia hoping to get back on the road to perform more shows. Music was in his blood till the very end.
Bob was the guitarist in the iconic Skyhooks, the youngest in the band and he embraced the theatrics from striking facial make up to unique stage costumes. R.I.P. Bongo :(

Title: Re: Bongo” Starkie
Post by: Guy on Sat 29 Nov 2025 22:06:03

On dear.  :(

My favourite memory of Bongo [Star] was his famous coughing solo on the Let It Rock EP.

RIP Robert John Starkie

Title: Re: Bongo” Starkie
Post by: peterpowerpop on Sat 29 Nov 2025 22:45:56

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-29/skyhooks-guitarist-bob-starkie-dies/106081862 (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-29/skyhooks-guitarist-bob-starkie-dies/106081862)

Title: Re: Bongo” Starkie
Post by: Hector McFreckle on Sat 29 Nov 2025 23:52:38

R.I.P. Bob.....you were a good guy, and a real gentleman.You'll be sorely missed mate!!!  :vsad: :'(