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

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

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

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

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

Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst has died three years after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He was 70. The Australian rock ...

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

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

Rob Hirst, the founding drummer of legendary Australian rock band Midnight Oilk, has died after a battle with cancer.

Rob Hirst, founding member and drummer of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died at age 70."After fighting ...

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