Midnight Oil (known informally as "The Oils") were an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1972. The band was composed of founding members Peter Garrett (vocals, harmonica), Jim Moginie (guitar, keyboard), Andrew (Bear) James (bass and vocals) Martin Rotsey (guitar) and Rob Hirst (drums and vocals); with James later being replaced by Peter Gifford (1980-1987) and later Bones Hillman (1987-2020). Midnight Oil issued their self-titled debut album in 1978 and gained a cult following in their h...
