Robert "Rob" Hirst, who co-founded and played drums for Australian rock band Midnight Oil and co-wrote many of its songs, has ...

The band confirmed its co-founder's death from pancreatic cancer in statements posted to social media: "For now there are no ...

Midnight Oil revealed the news in a social media statement on Tuesday, Jan. 20 ...

"After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain," reads a statement from Midnight Oil.

Hirst's bandmembers announced he "died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones" after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer ...

"We are shattered and grieving the loss of our brother Rob, Midnight Oil wrote. "For now there are no words but there will ...

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst has died aged 70. Hirst "died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones", according to a statement ...

Phenomenal drummer and percussionist was an equally accomplished songwriter who embodied the band’s bloody-minded spirit ...

He co-wrote some of Midnight Oil’s biggest songs, including the group’s 1987 signature hit, “Beds are Burning.” ...

Australian music royalty is remembering Midnight Oil founding member and drummer Rob Hirst following his death aged 70.

Midnight Oil founder Rob Hirst has died at the age of 70. In April 2025, the drummer revealed he had been battling stage ...