1955 - 2026
Rob Hirst Australian Drummer
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Passed away on 20th January, 2026 aged 70.
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Details
| First Name |
Rob
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| Last Name |
Hirst
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| Full Name at Birth |
Robert George Hirst
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| Birthday |
3rd September, 1955
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| Birthplace |
Camden, New South Wales, Australia
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| Died |
20th January, 2026
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| Cause of Death |
Pancreatic cancer
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Nationality |
Australian
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, songwriter, producer
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| Occupation |
Drummer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Rock, Alternative rock, Blues, Delta blues, Surf music
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| Year(s) Active |
1971–current, 1971–present, 1971–2026
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| Instrument (text) |
Drums, Percussion, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
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| Record Label |
Virgin, Mercury, SonyBMG
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| Associated Acts |
Schwampy Moose, Farm, Midnight Oil, Ghostwriters, Backsliders, The Angry Tradesmen, Hirst and Greene, The Break
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| Official Websites |
http://robhirst.com.au/
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Robert George Hirst (3 September 1955 – January 2026) was an Australian musician from Camden, New South Wales. He was a founding member of rock band Midnight Oil on drums, percussion and backing vocals (sometimes lead vocals) from the 1970s until the band took a hiatus in 2002. The band resumed activity as a group in 2017.
