Graeme Strachan

Quick Facts

Full Name	Graeme Strachan
Occupation	Rock Singer
Date Of Birth	Jan 2, 1952(1952-01-02)
Age	72
Date Of Death	2001-08-29
Country	Australia
Horoscope	Capricorn

Graeme Strachan Biography

Graeme Strachan is one of the most popular and richest Rock Singer who was born on January 2, 1952 in Australia. Australian rocker who achieved notoriety when he was a part in the band Skyhooks in the 70s.

Strachan and the lead vocalist of AC/DC Brian Johnson were both Australian rock stars.

Graeme Ronald Strachan (2 January 1952 – 29 August 2001), professionally billed and known as “Shirley” Strachan or Shirl, was an Australian singer, songwriter, radio and television presenter, and carpenter. He was the lead singer of the rock group Skyhooks (1974–1978, 1983, 1984, 1990, 1994). While still a member of Skyhooks he had solo singles, which charted on the Kent Music Report, with a cover recording of Brenda Holloway’s “Every Little Bit Hurts” (October 1976, No. 3) and a remake of The Miracles “Tracks of My Tears” (July 1977, top 20). After leaving Skyhooks in July 1978 he concentrated on his solo career. He was the host of children’s TV program Shirl’s Neighbourhood (1979–83), From 1993 he appeared on home renovation TV program, Our House, as a carpenter and co-host. At the ARIA Music Awards of 1993, Skyhooks were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. Strachan died in August 2001 in a self-piloted helicopter accident.

His follow-up single, “Tracks of My Tears”, a cover of Smokey Robinson and the Miracles 1965 hit, reached No. 18 in July 1977. It was produced by Ric Formosa, engineered by Cockle and recorded at Armstrongs. The B-side, “Missing You”, was co-written by Strachan and Bob Spencer (Skyhooks’ then-current guitarist). According to Nimmervoll, “Skyhooks in the meantime had started to struggle, and not one to do something he wasn’t enjoying any more, Shirl left. It didn’t mean that much to him.” In July 1978 Strachan left Skyhooks, but his departure was not announced until the following January. He was replaced on lead vocals by Tony Williams of Reuben Tice. During 1978 he issued his third solo single, “Mr Summer”, which did not chart.

He married Sue Strachan. He was killed in the crash of a helicopter in 2001.

Graeme Strachan Net Worth

Graeme Strachan is one of the richest Rock Singer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Graeme Strachan 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was born living in Melbourne, Australia.

He was known as Shirley due to his long blonde curly hair was like He had the nickname Shirley because his long blonde curly hair was similar to that of Shirley Temple‘s.’s. He had the nickname Shirley because his long blonde curly hair was similar to that of Shirley Temple‘s.’s.

Strachan born in Malvern, Victoria on 2 January 1952 and grew up in Mount Waverley. He was the older brother of three sisters, the children of Ronald Strachan, a carpenter and former World War II Navy sailor; and Joyce. Strachan became an avid surfer, and his nickname “Shirley” was applied by fellow surfers due to his long, sunbleached and curly hair: referring to Shirley Temple. He was educated at Mt Waverley High School to year 10, then he completed an apprenticeship as a carpenter.

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Who is Graeme Strachan Dating?

According to our records, Graeme Strachan married to Sue Strachan. As of December 1, 2023, Graeme Strachan’s is not dating anyone.

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Strachan started his solo singing career during his time with Skyhooks. In October 1976 he issued a cover version of Brenda Holloway’s 1964 hit, “Every Little Bit Hurts”, as his debut single which peaked at No. 3 on the Kent Music Report Singles Chart. It was produced by Warren Morgan, engineered by Ross Cockle and recorded at Armstrong Studios on Mushroom Records/Festival Records. The B-side, “Cruisin’ Out on You”, was co-written by Strachan with Morgan.

Facts & Trivia

Graeme Ranked on the list of most popular Rock Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Graeme Strachan celebrates birthday on January 2 of every year.

In 1984 Strachan joined a rock super-group, the Party Boys, for a national tour and was recorded on lead vocals for their live album, No Song Too Sacred, alongside founding members Graham Bidstrup on drums, Kevin Borich on guitar and Paul Christie on bass guitar, and new guitarist, Robin Riley (ex-Rose Tattoo). The album provided their cover version of Led Zeppelin’s “Kashmir” as a single.

How did Shirley Strachan died?

Graeme “Shirley” Strachan
Died| 29 August 2001 (aged 49) Mount Archer, Queensland, Australia
Genres| Rock and roll, progressive rock, pop, glam rock

Where did Shirley Strachan died?

Mount Archer, Australia

When did Shirley Strachan died?

August 29, 2001

Did Shirley Strachan have any children?

Shirley never had children of his own. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Sue Strachan.

Was Shirl from Skyhooks married?

Sue Strachan