Skyhooks were a rare combination of fan favourite, media darlings and respected musicians. They wanted to be noticed, and they were.The H Files brings you stories and recollections about Skyhooks from many different people, inside and outside the band. It is not a Skyhooks history lesson, more a homage to a very exciting era of music and a band that led the way with an original sound and look that captured the nation. 

In Part 4, the men chosen to replace two of the country's biggest pop stars in one of the country's most popular bands. Bob Spencer - a cocky guitar slinger from the pop group Finch - was enlisted to fill Red Symons' role and singer Tony Williams - an alumni of most of the group - was selected to front the band after Shirley Strachan departed for a media career. 

Bob and Tony take us through the early days fitting into the band and finding their place, plus the highs and lows of being a Skyhook.  

Musical excerpts in this episode 

Meglomania from Guilty Until Proven Insane   

BBB Boogie from Guilty Until Proven Insane   

Women in Uniform recorded live at Festival Hall Melbourne 1983 ’  

Point in the Distance from Guilty Until Proven Insane 

Why Don’t You All Get F....D live Sydney Opera House 1978 

Carlton Lygon Street Limbo  from the Pint on Pub live show 

Over the Border recorded live at Bombay Rock  February 1980 

 

The H Files with Kevin Hillier 

Post-production by Chris Gates

For Howdy Partners Media

www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts

© 2026

Skyhooks were a rare combination of fan favourite, media darlings and respected musicians. They wanted to be noticed, and they were.The H Files brings you stories and recollections about Skyhooks from many different people, inside and outside the band. It is not a Skyhooks history lesson, more a homage to a very exciting era of music and a band that led the way with an original sound and look that captured the nation.&nbsp;
In Part 4, the men chosen to replace two of the country's biggest pop stars in one of the country's most popular bands. Bob Spencer - a cocky guitar slinger from the pop group Finch - was enlisted to fill Red Symons' role and singer Tony Williams - an alumni of most of the group - was selected to front the band after Shirley Strachan departed for a media career.&nbsp;
Bob and Tony take us through the early days fitting into the band and finding their place, plus the highs and lows of being a Skyhook.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Musical excerpts in this episode&nbsp;
Meglomania from Guilty Until Proven Insane&nbsp; &nbsp;
BBB Boogie from Guilty Until Proven Insane&nbsp; &nbsp;
Women in Uniform recorded live at Festival Hall Melbourne 1983&nbsp;&rsquo; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Point in the Distance from Guilty Until Proven Insane&nbsp;
Why Don&rsquo;t You All Get F....D live Sydney Opera House 1978&nbsp;
Carlton Lygon Street Limbo&nbsp; from the Pint on Pub live show&nbsp;
Over the Border recorded live at Bombay Rock&nbsp; February 1980&nbsp;
&nbsp;
The H Files with Kevin Hillier&nbsp;
Post-production by Chris Gates
For Howdy Partners Media
www.howdypartnersmedia.com.au/podcasts
&copy; 2026

The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience. 

The H Files with Kevin Hillier has a very simple charter. Kevin Hillier wants to chat to interesting people and bring their unique and fascinating stories to you. Their stories are the star of the show. Those 'stars' might make you laugh, cry, groan, scream or all of the above. One thing for sure, you will be richer for the experience.