The music world mourns the loss of Rob Hirst, the legendary drummer and co-founder of Midnight Oil, who has succumbed to pancreatic cancer at the age of 70. The band celebrated his legacy, calling him a ‘brother’ and a trailblazer in rock music. His daughter expressed her sorrow during this painful time.
Rob Hirst, founder and drummer of popular rock band Midnight Oil, has passed away. He was 70 at the time of his demise. Hirst had been battling his pancreatic cancer. The musician leaves behind his legacy as one of the pioneers in the rock music genre.
Rob Hirst passes away at 70
In a social media post, the band shared the news of their drummer’s passing. The band posted a photo of all of the members on stage and announced that their beloved drummer, Rob Hirst, has passed away. Their statement read, “We are shattered and grieving the loss of our brother Rob. For now there are no words but there will always be songs. Love Always from Jim, Martin & Pete.”
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