Midnight Oil

Midnight Oil is an Australian 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.
Background information
Origin	Sydney, Australia
Genres	Rock, Alternative rock
Years active	1976 – 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