The news has just come in that Skyhooks guitarist, Peter Starkie has passed away following a tragic "accident."
Here's what we know so far...
He was only seventy-two-years-old.
He co-founded the Melbourne band in 1973...
However, later that same year...
Despite leaving the band, Peter maintained a love for playing the guitar...
He remained on good terms with the band...
And even performed the bands iconic "Toorak Cowboy" alongside Bob, Macainsh, and Strauss during a soundcheck in 2004.Peter has kept a relatively low radar in the last couple of years...
His brother, Bob, broke the news.
Bob used the post to reminisce on the life he had led with his late brother...
Since the devastating news broke, online tributes have been flooding in.
Peter Starkie, the original guitarist for Skyhooks, has died at age 72. RIP Peter - the Skyhooks had a truly uniqu… https://t.co/v9uO6VtKG7— PRC (@PRC)1600176883.0
@dodona777 RIP Peter Starkie.Skyhooks were a good band.— Tiger Charlie (@Tiger Charlie)1600242921.0
A sad way to start the day with one of our original Skyhooks-Peter Starkie passing away. Sending condolences to Bo… https://t.co/5X8cMmB94A— Gryphon Music (@Gryphon Music)1600139258.0
I penned a little piece on musician Peter Starkie yesterday just to let a few fans know , somehow-the magic of the… https://t.co/zFSgqRxboR— Gryphon Music (@Gryphon Music)1600220238.0
It’s sad to hear Peter Starkie, an original Skyhooks guitarist has died. https://t.co/qFlCBhSBBv— Cherie Lee 🦋 (@Cherie Lee 🦋)1600241242.0
R.I.P. Peter Starkie... https://t.co/zXmzxmPorq— The Black Sorrows (@The Black Sorrows)1600164604.0