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Skyhooks legend Red Symons visits his sick bandmate Bob Starkie in hospital... after the iconic guitarist revealed heartbreaking cancer diagnosis


Legendary Aussie rocker Red Symons has paid a visit to his former Skyhooks bandmate, Bob 'Bongo' Starkie, in hospital.

'On Friday, January 24th, members of the iconic Australian band Skyhooks were celebrating the re-issue of their album "Living in the 70's" entering the Top 10 of the ARIA charts,' the post read. The post confirmed the musician has cancelled all upcoming Bob 'Bongo' Starkie Skyhook shows, including 'the two sold-out Sydney 'Rock the Harbour' events scheduled for Saturday, February 15. 'Bit shocked to hear the news Bob, thoughts are with you and your family mate, gigs can wait, stay positive, take care of the Bongo,' another offered.

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