Album: Live in the 80's by Skyhooks (1983)
Genre: Rock | Style: Rock/Pop | Mood: Quirky
Record Label: Mushroom Records
Format: Live

Description: Live in the 80's is a live album by Australian rock band Skyhooks. It was released by Mushroom Records in November 1983 in Australia and was certified gold.

The album cover is a 'live' reenactment of their Living in the 70's album cover.

Artist Background: Skyhooks were an Australian rock band formed in Melbourne in March 1973 by mainstays Greg Macainsh on bass guitar and backing vocals, and Imants "Freddie" Strauks on drums. They were soon joined by Bob "Bongo" Starkie on guitar and backing vocals, and Red Symons on guitar, vocals and keyboards; Graeme "Shirley" Strachan became lead vocalist in March 1974. Described as a glam rock band, because of flamboyant costumes and make-up, Skyhooks addressed teenage issues including buying drugs ("Carlt... Part of the Melbourne, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Music Scene: Part of the Melbourne, Australia music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Rock movement. Known for Rock/Pop style.

Tags: Rock, Rock/Pop, Quirky, 1980s, Live, Mushroom Records


Live in the 80's is a live album by Australian rock band Skyhooks. It was released by Mushroom Records in November 1983 in Australia and was certified gold.

The album cover is a 'live' reenactment of their Living in the 70's album cover.

Live in the 80's

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