Rob Hirst
Rob Hirst is the renowned drummer and co-founder of the iconic Australian rock band Midnight Oil, celebrated for their politically charged music and activism. Recently diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer, Hirst has continued to share his musical talent through the release of his new EP 'A Hundred Years or More,' reflecting on themes of life, legacy, and hope while engaging with his family in the creative process.
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Recent news mentions
Former Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, appointed a member of the Order of Australia (AM) posthumously after he died from pancreatic cancer last week.
Cathy Freeman, Annastacia Palaszczuk, Mathias Cormann given top Australia Day awards
Australia· 2026-01-25
The level of love for the band, which surfaced this week when drummer Rob Hirst, died, is palpable.
How music can drive social change, from Springsteen to Neil Young, to Midnight OilAustralia· 2026-01-25
Rob Hirst, who died this week aged 70, was a drummer of extraordinary ability and ferocious power.
Rob Hirst death: The Midnight Oil Drummer changed everythingAustralia· 2026-01-22
Tributes will be rightly flowing for Rob Hirst, Australia’s greatest rock drummer.
Morrison reaches another low with his dig at prime ministerAustralia· 2026-01-21
Rob Hirst, the drummer of Midnight Oil, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies after pancreatic cancer battleAustralia· 2026-01-20
Rob Hirst is the drummer for Midnight Oil and has been diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer.
Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst on life, cancer, his new album A Hundred Years or More and that drum kitAustralia· 2025-11-11
