Rob Hirst

Australian musician

Born: 3 September 1955, Camden
Died: 20 January 2026, aged 70
Birth name: Robert George Hirst

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Robert George Hirst (3 September 1955 – 20 January 2026) was an Australian musician from Camden, New South Wales. He was a founding member of the rock band Midnight Oil on drums, percussion and backing vocals from the 1970s until the band took a hiatus in 2002. The band resumed performing and recording in 2017.

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