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Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70

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Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil drummer and founding member, dies aged 70 Open in Theguardian.com
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  • Rob Hirst, co-founder and drummer of Midnight Oil, dies at 70 after a cancer battle, marking a major moment for the band.
  • The LA Times notes Hirst fought pancreatic cancer for nearly three years and died peacefully with loved ones nearby.
  • Hirst co-wrote iconic hits like Beds Are Burning and The Dead Heart, shaping Midnight Oil’s sound and political voice.

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Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 70

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Rob Hirst, Midnight's Oil's ferocious drummer, dead at 70

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Midnight Oil Founder and Drummer Rob Hirst Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 70

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Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst dies aged 70 three years after cancer diagnosis

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Rob Hirst, songwriter and original drummer for Midnight Oil, dies at 70

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Rob Hirst, songwriter and original drummer for Midnight Oil, dies at 70

Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst, 70, behind huge 80s hit dies after cancer fight

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Midnight Oil legend dies after cancer battle

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