Red Symons

Musician and television personality

Red Symons - Musician and television personality
Born

June 13th, 1949
76 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Australia

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Red Symons is an English-Australian musician, television, and radio personality. He gained prominence as a member of the rock band Skyhooks in the 1970s, contributing to the band's distinctive sound and hit albums. In addition to his music career, he became a well-recognized figure on Australian television, particularly as a host on shows like 'Hey Hey It's Saturday'. His work in radio also garnered attention, where he engaged audiences with his commentary and humor for several years. Over the decades, Symons has remained a significant presence in entertainment.

Was a member of the band Skyhooks

Hosted 'Hey Hey It's Saturday'

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