Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst changed everything. I wanted to play the drums just like him

To witness Rob Hirst in full flight behind his drum kit, a smile from ear to ear, arms and legs furiously pumping, was nothing short of exhilarating.

‘Ferocious and relentless’ Midnight Oil drummer Rob Hirst was band’s power and passion

Rob Hirst’s skill was so formidable that at one point, Midnight Oil’s stage crew had to nail his drum kit to the floor to prevent it from flying off during performances.