Midnight Oil
Founded: 1976
Location: Australia
Midnight Oil (known informally as "The Oils") are an Australian rock band composed of Peter Garrett (vocals, harmonica), Rob Hirst (drums), Jim Moginie (guitar, keyboard) and Martin Rotsey (guitar). The group was formed in Sydney in 1972 by Hirst, Moginie and original bassist Andrew James as Farm: they enlisted Garrett the following year, changed their name in 1976, and hired Rotsey a year later. Peter Gifford served as bass player from 1980 to 1987, with Bones Hillman then assuming the role until his death in 2020. Midnight Oil have sold over 20 million albums worldwide as of 2021.
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11 Best Australian Music Documentaries
We might not be on the same level as America or Britain in terms of doco output, but there is no doubt the Aussie music scene has plenty of tales to tell.
Peter Garrett Shares Why Midnight Oil Never Headlined Any AFL Grand Finals
Peter Garrett had one condition for performing at the AFL Grand Final, which was never met.
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Midnight Oil Members Release Limited Edition CD
The Red Continent EP will be released on Friday, 8 September.
Rare Midnight Oil Live CD Released For Charity
The CD will be released on Friday, 5 May.
REVIEW: Midnight Oil Deliver 'Powerful' Performance At Historic Final Show
“It’s going to be a very beautiful, sweet and long night!”
Albo Presents Midnight Oil With Support Act Award
"A wonderful opportunity to reflect and celebrate the past 25 years of Support Act, and to acknowledge the many inspirational people who have been part of our journey so far.”
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