This is very sad news. #RIPRobHirst

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#RocknRoll

It just doesn't get much better live than the Oils at their pomp. It just doesn't. Much "bigger" bands only wished they could open a show at this level, then crank it up

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Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil Founding Drummer and Songwriter, Dies at 70 “After fighting heroically for almost three years, Rob is now free of pain," reads a statement from Midnight Oil.

Midnight Oil's music was a huge inspiration in my life and Rob Hirst's lyrics and drumming was a huge part of it. Devastated at this loss. Rest in power, Rob. #riprobhirst

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'When I'm dreaming I dream in blue
When I'm dreaming I dream of you
When I'm screaming I scream in blue...'
- #MidnightOil 💙💙💙
#RIPRobHirst #BestDrummer #Beaches #Music #Bluesky

#nowplaying🎧: Midnight Oil — Red Sails in the Sunset (1985 / Columbia)
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R.I.P. Rob Hirst
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Mourning The Oil's loss today. #RIPRobHirst #MidnightOil #TheDeadHeart

Midnight Oil at Cleveland Music Hall on October 13, 1988. #RIPRobHirst

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Godspeed and farewell, Rob Hirst. #RIPRobHirst

Rob Hirst, drummer, backup vocalist and co-founder of Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died at 70. Midnight Oil performing “Stand in Line” live in 1982. #RIPRobHirst m.youtube.com/watch?v=UtKF...

Oils On The Water In 1985, Midnight Oil celebrated in concert on Goat Island, on Sydney Harbour in an event that will be remembered as one of the triumphs of their careers.

I remember watching Oils on the Water with a bunch of friends at someone's house around the time it came out.

No booze or drugs. Just good friends and an incredible show with the Oils at their peak.

A brilliant night and this is so worth the watch.

#RIPRobHirst

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'Massive impact': Midnight Oil founder and drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 70 Rob Hirst was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023.

#RIPRobHirst Rob, you will be sadly missed. Drumming for Midnight Oil (one of Australia's best bands) since they began.
Pancreatic cancer is a bugger!
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Rob Hirst was a force of nature, a born showman who led Midnight Oil from the back Phenomenal drummer and percussionist was an equally accomplished songwriter who embodied the band’s bloody-minded spirit

They were briLLianT.

Thanks for the music;
the memories;
& the hope you gave us. #RIPRobHirst

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Such a brilliant song - and lots of the lyrics pertinent to current times.

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Devastated to hear about Rob Hirst. He was Australia’s greatest drummer. Midnight Oil was amazing but because of his musicality, drive and his team ethos #RIPRobHirst

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 70 Rob Hirst was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2023.

Dreadful news. Vale Rob Hirst. #RIPRobHirst #MidnightOil #RIP #AusRock www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01...

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Devastating. The soul of Australia’s greatest ever band, a champion of social justice and environmental protection and so much more. #RIPRobHirst