Group

Midnight Oil

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.…

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Artist details

Type
Group
Area
Australia
Founded
1976
Genres
Labels
Eleven: A Music Company
Columbia
Ariola
Universal Music Australia
CBS
Last updated: May 24th, 2023