Legendary Skyhooks guitarist Bob ‘Bongo’ Starkie has revealed the surprising way his family helped him face his toughest days after he was diagnosed with leukaemia — and how he’s found the strength to ...

Bob “Bongo” Starkie, the guitarist for the Australian rock band Skyhooks, has died at age 73. Skyhooks archivist Peter Green announced Bongo’s passing on the group’s Facebook page on Friday, Nov. 28, ...

Bob “Bongo” Starkie, guitarist for the trailblazing Australian rock band Skyhooks, has died at 73 after a year-long battle with acute myeloid leukemia. His death was confirmed Tuesday on the group’s ...

His band and family released a statement saying he died on Saturday morning surrounded by family and loved ones and while listening to Chuck Berry. “It’s with sadness in our hearts that we have to ...

The Australian music industry was shocked to hear, in February, that Bob, who was the founding guitarist for legendary band Skyhooks, had been diagnosed with aggressive leukaemia. The band took to its ...

Legendary Skyhooks guitarist Bob “Bongo” Starkie has died aged 73 after a battle with cancer with his family thanking fans for all their support until “the very end”. Starkie passed away peacefully on ...