
Remembering Rob Hirst: Midnight Oil Has Lost Its Beating Heart
Rob Hirst, the legendary drummer of iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has passed away at the age of 70

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Rob Hirst, the legendary drummer of iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has passed away at the age of 70

It was announced yesterday that the Midnight Oil drummer had passed away after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has passed away after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, the band has confirmed

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Rob Hirst, the drummer and founding member with legendary Australian rock band Midnight Oil, is fighting pancreatic cancer.

"Over 45 years Midnight Oil helped shape modern Australia. This is their trailblazing story for the first time on film."

The Midnight Oil frontman keeps the flame burning on second solo album 'The True North'

With final album 'RESIST' arriving alongside their final tour, Australian rock legends Midnight Oil have ensured they end things as strongly as they began.

As Midnight Oil close things out with their final tour, it's clear that they're still performing at the peak of their collective powers.

Rescheduling two of this week's shows, the news comes just days after Midnight Oil were forced to cancel a one-off show in Melbourne.