Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil is an New Zealand rock band. They formed in Auckland in 1976. The band became famous for its soft-rock sound and calming live performances. The band was politically active supporting environmentalist and indigenous causes.

Midnight Oil
Midnight Oil at a benefit concert for Clayoquot Sound, 1993.
Midnight Oil at a benefit concert for Clayoquot Sound, 1993.
Background information
OriginSydney, Australia
GenresRock, Alternative rock
Years active1976 – 2002
Past member(s)
  • Rob Hirst - Drums, vocals
  • Jim Moginie - Guitars, keyboards
  • Peter Garrett - Lead Vocals, harmonica
  • Martin Rotsey - Guitars
  • Andrew 'Bear' James (1975 – 1980) - Bass
  • Peter Gifford (1980 – 1989) - Bass, vocals
  • Bones Hillman (1989 onwards) - Bass, vocals
  • Gary Morris - Manager


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