Midnight Oil’s beating heart, Rob Hirst, dead at 70 after pancreatic cancer battle
Rob Hirst: Midnight Oil’s Beating Heart — A Life in Rhythm, Courage, and Conscience On January 20, 2026, the world lost one of rock’s most relentless, resonant, and principled figures. Rob Hirst, the drummer, songwriter, and co‑founder of the Australian rock band Midnight Oil, died at age 70 after a nearly three‑year battle with pancreatic … Read more