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

As the music world mourns the death of Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, here is a look back at the morning he helped turn a ...

To witness Rob Hirst in full flight behind his drum kit, a smile from ear to ear, arms and legs furiously pumping, was ...

Australian band Midnight Oil announced on Tuesday that Rob Hirst, their powerhouse drummer and co-founding member, has died ...

The global music world is mourning the death of Midnight Oil co-founder Rob Hirst, a powerful drummer, songwriter and activist, aged 70.

Rob Hirst’s skill was so formidable that at one point, Midnight Oil’s stage crew had to nail his drum kit to the floor to prevent it from flying off during performances.

Midnight Oil drummer and co-founder Rob Hirst is dead at 70. The Australian band enjoyed success in the 80s with his including “Beds Are Burning.” ...

Hirst had other irons in the fire as early as 1991 when he formed Ghostwriters with Rick Grossman. Perhaps the band’s name ...

They were the voice of a generation who used their music to put the spotlight on some of the biggest issues affecting ...