Historical Artist Profile
Midnight Oil
Biography & Overview
Midnight Oil (known informally as "The Oils") are an Australian rock band formed in Sydney in 1972. It is composed of Peter Garrett (vocals, harmonica), Jim Moginie (guitar, keyboard) and Martin Rotsey (guitar). The lineup also included Bones Hillman (bass) and Rob Hirst (drums and vocals) until their deaths in 2020 and in 2026 respectively.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
1 Charted Tracks
"Beds Are Burning"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #17
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
7 Charted Tracks
"Truganini"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #29
"Beds Are Burning"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #48
"Into The Valley"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #60
"Blue Sky Mine"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #66
"My Country"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #66
"The Dead Heart"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #68
"Forgotten Years"
Entered Charts: 1990
Peak: #97