Midnight Oil Drummer Rob Hirst Dies After Cancer Battle

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

The band confirmed its co-founder's death from pancreatic cancer in statements posted to social media: "For now there are no words but there will always be songs."

Rock world shocked by legend’s death at 70: ‘Most underrated drummer in rock history’

The rock music world is sending prayers this week to Midnight Oil after it announced that its former drummer and founding member, Rob Hirst, had died.

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.

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

Hirst's bandmembers announced he "died peacefully, surrounded by loved ones" after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Gaye Gerard/Getty Rob Hirst in 2007Robert Hirst, co-founder and drummer for Australian rock band Midnight Oil, has died after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 70.Hirst's band members announced the news to their fans on Tuesday in a statement shared on social media."After fighting heroically for almost t…

Rob Hirst dead: Midnight Oil icon dies after cancer battle as bandmates speak out - The Mirror

Australian rock group Midnight Oil has confirmed the death of the group's drummer and co-founder, Rob Hirst, in a touching statement on social media